always prominent, led over 2f out, driven clear entering final furlong, ran on well
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on well, not pace of winner
slowly away, raced alone on stands side rail, some late headway, never nearer
chased leaders, under pressure 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, pushed along in mid-division, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, never able to challenge
raced keenly in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly away, behind, hard ridden halfway, never dangerous
led until over 2f out, gradually weakened
dwelt, behind, hard driven over 2f out, soon beaten
BEAUTY PAGEANT could be well treated here and we'll take a chance that she is, with Boy The Bell and Pherousa also likely to feature. Ed McMahon's charge won readily last time to get off the mark and looks to have been found a winnable opportunity here. She's rated just 63 which seems fair, as she was previously beaten into second by a 74-rated horse and rates better than that bare form. Conditions are perfect and if the market speaks positively she could prove hard to beat. Boy The Bell remains a maiden but has been in good form all season and has been given a little assistance from the handicapper. Joseph Young's 7lb claim helps ease the burden further and there doesn't appear anything wrong with his attitude so a win should be around the corner. He's closely matched with Pherousa on their last meeting but has been frustrating of late and at revised weights that form could be reversed. Rathbawn Girl ran behind Decency last time so watch that one's run earlier on the card; she has conditions to suit and a pilot who appears to have a bright future. Miss Polly Plum has been a tad disappointing overall having failed to get off the mark so far and he best efforts have been at six while first-time blinkers need to bring The Two G's forward plenty, so in a race full of largely frustrating types we'll chance the progressive Beauty Pageant.
Melody In The Mist (FR) 16-1 (8-13) Hampered start, towards rear, some headway over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 5l behind Commanche Raider (9-7) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Pherousa 2-1fav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Tom Folan (8-13) at Warwick 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Boy The Bell 3-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Tom Folan (8-13) at Warwick 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Royal Patriot (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Imperial Djay (9-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Rathbawn Girl (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders on outside, ridden and pressed leaders on outside 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Decency (8-10) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Miss Polly Plum 5-1 (8-3) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Wanchai Whisper (8-7) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Baby Judge (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Led until 3f out, chased winner until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 17l behind Collect Art (9-2) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
The Two G's 20-1 (7-13) Broke well, led 1f, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 8l behind Tom Folan (8-13) at Warwick 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Satin Princess (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Went left start, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Boga (8-3) at Chepstow 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Beauty Pageant (IRE) 85-40fav (9-0) Took keen hold, always prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, won at Warwick 6f 3yo fll stks (5) gd in Jun beating Elsie's Orphan (9-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
