held up in rear, switched right to outer halfway, led 2f out, drew clear final furlong, ridden out
held up on stand rail, pushed along halfway, ran on under pressure inside final furlong
chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened final 1f
led, pushed along and headed 2f out, no chance with winner final furlong, kept on well to hold 2nd
virtually refused to race, always behind
chased leader to 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out
steadied start, pulled hard, held up, ridden and no impression 2f out
chased leaders on stands side rail, edged right 2f out, ridden, hung right and outpaced over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, no chance with winner
PERFECT PRIDE can continue her trainer's good run though Artistic Licence and Crystal Moments will prove tough opposition. The selection was a little disappointing last time out at Windsor but she had won in taking style at the course previously and should be capable of a bold show this afternoon. Artistic Licence ran a solid race in the Stewards Sprint. The booking of Ryan Moore is certainly a rare one by Mick Channon and she will be staying on. Crystal Moments has won two all-weather starts and one on the turf. This is an easier assignment than some of her previous listed contests. Rafta has been a credit to connections this term and anything won now is surely a bonus. Dubai Legend is invariably slowly away though will be staying on with a rattle. Peter Winkworth had a winner the other day so watch the market in relation to Cut The Cackle. A competitive enough opener on balance and while many have questions, Perfect Pride can provide the answers.
Artistic License (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Raced stands' side, held up in rear, headway on outer of group over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong but no chance with far side leaders, 9th of 22, 6l behind Johannes (9-0) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Perfect Pride (USA) 7-2fav (9-7) Hampered start, driven into mid-division halfway, weakened inside final 2f, 10th of 12, 9l behind Olynard (9-4) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Crystal Moments 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Bounty Box (8-11) at Newmarket 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Cut The Cackle (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 7, 2l behind Golden Destiny (9-7) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Rafta (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Refused to race and took no part, in a race won by Sarasota Sunshine (9-0) at Kempton 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol, 9 ran.
Dubai Legend 8-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, effort when bumped entering final furlong, kept on, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Peper Harow (7-13) at Nottingham 6f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Evelyn May (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Went badly left leaving stalls, led on inside, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind Speak The Truth (8-8) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Aunt Nicola 20-1 (8-13) Held up, mid-division, effort and switched left entering final furlong, ran on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Peper Harow (7-13) at Nottingham 6f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
