tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, not clear run on rails over 2f out, every chance when not much room on rails 1f out, soon held
mid-division until dropped rear after 2f, ridden when switched to centre entering straight, finished strongly from over 1f out, not reached leaders
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway and not clear run over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, drifted right, kept on well
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly away and went left, behind, short lived effort 3f out
always towards rear
mid-division on outer, headway to press leaders 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and hard pressed from over 2f out, headed when slightly hampered 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, faded final furlong
Berry Baby can gain a deserved success at the main expense of Mista Rossa and Carmela Maria. Gerard Butler saddled a big winner in Baharah last week and he can gain another success at a less exalted level courtesy of his daughter of Rainbow Quest. She was heavily backed prior to her reappearance but was given too much to do and was again doing all of her best work at the finish last time. A 2lb rise looks lenient, the longer trip will suit and a more positive ride should pay dividends. Mista Rossa was another that finished fast and late over this course and distance last time where he had Vilna a couple of places behind; that was a decent effort and he has to be feared racing from the same mark. Testimonial may improve now handicapping in blinkers whilst Politeia is also worth a second look but Carmela Maria may pose a bigger threat following a fair effort on her handicap bow at Yarmouth. She may not have been entirely at ease on the fast ground that day and has scope for further improvement but we expect the finish to be fought out by Mista Rossa and Berry Baby with marginal preference for the latter.
Mista Rossa 8-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to take 2nd near finish but no chance of winner, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Fair Gale (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Politeia (USA) 7-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 6l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Vilna (USA) 9-4fav (8-13) Started slowly, soon in touch, chased leaders 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, hard ridden and no impression over 1f out, 5th of 11, 6l behind Fair Gale (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Red Twist 20-1 (9-1) Led after 2f, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 37l behind Kyrie Eleison (8-10) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Testimonial 16-1 (8-12) Held up in last pair, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 16l behind Cave Lion (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Berry Baby (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, running on, hanging left, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Suzi's Decision (9-6) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gf in Jun.
Appointment 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders until weakened under pressure over 3f out, last of 14, 32l behind Cosmea (8-10) at Windsor 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Carmela Maria 9-2 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Director's Chair (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Promised Gold 20-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, prominent, ridden 6f out, driven to go 3rd over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 16, 15l behind Fantastic Lass (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Ray Diamond 66-1 (7-13) Always behind, 9th of 13, 17l behind Latin Scholar (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
