held up and keen early, headway 6f out to track leaders, led 4f out, soon ridden, headed over 2f out and gradually weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed 4f out and weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden and headway over 3f out to chase leaders, soon drifted to the stands side and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, lost place 6f out, soon beaten
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway and every chance over 2f out, soon led and kept on until headed inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, headway from over 1f out to lead inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out and soon weakened and eased over 1f out
Musical Magic is respected and sets the standard, but Hurry Up Helen has been knocking on the door lately and today may be the day for her to deliver on a series of promising efforts. Orange Stravinsky also has to be considered as a threat and is another to place on the shortlist of alternatives. Musical Magic represents a yard that have enjoyed a fair bit of success with their raids on Hamilton prize-money and, having shown progression, this Mozart filly is worthy of consideration if the bookmakers price her up sensibly. The trip is a slight concern though and despite her claims at the weights, there may be better value elsewhere. Orange Stravinsky started his career with Sir Michael Stoute but failed to make the grade at Freemason Lodge last season. However, he did show improvement last time and holds each-way claims in a weak race like this. Nevertheless, the likely odds about Hurry Up Helen are to tempting to ignore and this improving filly rates as the best betting proposition in a tricky race.
Red Chairman 16-1 (8-8) Led, headed and hung left over 2f out, weakened, 6th of 10, 13l behind Stellite (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Fadansil 33-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Act Friendly (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Nassar (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 13l behind Gizmondo (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jul.
Orange Stravinsky 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, effort over 5f out, no impression, 4th of 6, 8l behind Baltic Princess (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Hurry Up Helen (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) With leader, ridden over 3f out, led briefly over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1l behind River Logic (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Lolla's Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 47l behind Leo McGarry (8-12) at Nottingham 2m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Musical Magic 10-1 (9-2) Soon chasing winner until ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Benbrook (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Nona 20-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, losing place when not clear run on inside over 6f out, ridden and behind final 4f, 11th of 12, 38l behind Desert Sea (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
