tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
dwelt and behind, beaten from halfway
track leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out and one pace final furlong
slowly into stride and soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, good headway inside final furlong to lead close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, weakened close home
Like a lot of the stable's sprinters, Mecca's Mate has been in good form this term but David Barker's filly may struggle under his penalty so preference is for Sumora, who gets the vote ahead of All For Laura. The last mentioned reverts to the minimum trip for the first time since her juvenile days and could be of interest provided that the rain stays away. Notjustaprettyface is strictly held by Mecca's Mate on running at Ayr in July and of more interest may be Irish raider Slip Dance, who has claims on her best but may be better over further. Mimi Mouse has a bit to find at the weights and a better bet looks to be Gerard Butler's Sumora who has run well in similar contests this term and looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to open her account for the season.
Mecca's Mate 4-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Chookie Heiton (8-12) at Beverley 5f lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
Frascati 14-1 (8-10) With leader stands side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 18, 6l behind Reverence (8-6) at Doncaster 5f hcp (4) gs.
Reeds Rains 200-1 (7-13) Always behind, 7th of 8, 11l behind Sahara Silk (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
All For Laura 9-2 (8-11) Slow into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 8l behind Indian Maiden (9-2) at Chester 6f lst fll stk (1) sft.
Mimi Mouse 100-1 (8-6) Chased leaders far side group, keen until ridden and weakened 2f out, 20th of 21, 8l behind Out After Dark (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Notjustaprettyface (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Majestic Missile (9-9) at Doncaster 5f lst stk (1) gf.
Slip Dance (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Indian Maiden (9-2) at Chester 6f lst fll stk (1) sft.
Sumora (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders far side, headway 2f out, ridden to lead group inside final furlong, every chance but no extra near finish, 4th of 21, 1l behind Out After Dark (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.