in touch, pushed along, plugged on final 2f, kept on to press for well held 3rd
always in last pair, ridden, well outpaced over 3f out, soon behind, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, pushed along over 3f out, plugged on one pace final 2f
tracked leading pair, chased winner from 2f out, never able to challenge
chased winner, hung left to stand rail inside final 3f, lost 2nd 2f out, soon no impression, just held on for 3rd
held up, driven along, beaten over 2f out
took keen hold, held up in last pair, ridden 3f out, soon well outpaced
made all, pushed along, came clear final 2f, eased near finish, unchallenged
Nonrunner
A trappy affair in which BLUE NYMPH is selected ahead of Kinetix and Samaaha. Ralph Beckett's filly has often been backed without quite being good enough but this race looks there for the taking over a trip that suits. Kinetix does not have a good draw and she is far from the easiest of rides. Samaaha would have chances on her distant second to Phillipina at Nottingham and it is surprising that connections come here rather than go handicapping. Chatanoogachoochoo is a honest enough performer over a mile but we are unconvinced by a step up in trip. Slick Mover has been seen out over hurdles but Brendan Powell has gone to the trouble of booking Michael Hills for the ride so watch the market. Ashes Summer is well bred though does not appear to do anything quickly. Not a race to be dogmatic about and for the winner, we return to Blue Nymph.
Chatanoogachoochoo 12-1 (11-3) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not pace to reach leading duo, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Potentiale (11-9) at Goodwood 1m 1f am hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Duchess Of Alba 100-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, weakened well over 2f out, last of 9, 45l behind Stoic (9-3) at Newmarket 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
Slick Mover (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Held up, headway approaching 5th, short-lived effort after 3 out, 7th of 10, 30l behind Petit Fleur (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Ashes Summer (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) In rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Hajmah (8-12) at Bath 1m 4f fll mdn stks (5) gd.
Beauchamp Xiara 25-1 (8-12) Went left leaving stalls, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Aromatic (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) fm in May.
Kinetix 11-4 (8-12) Mid-division, squeezed through 3f out, headway 2f out, chased winner just over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Hajmah (8-12) at Bath 1m 4f fll mdn stks (5) gd.
Miss Jodarah (USA) 125-1 (8-9) Led until over 3f out, weakened quickly, tailed off, last of 10, 34l behind Tahkeem (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Reel Hope 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Fitz (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Samaaha 11-8fav (8-12) Tracked leader, challenged over 4f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Spirit Of Dubai (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f mdn stks (5) gf.
Blue Nymph 4-1 (9-10) Held up in touch, driven to challenge well over 2f out, soon chasing clear leader, hard ridden approaching final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Point Of Light (9-8) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo app hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
M'lady Rousseur (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Ebony Eyes (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
