mid-division in near side group, outpaced when ridden along 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in mid-divison in far side group, ridden and weakened from 2f out
close up in far side group, going well when shaken up 2f out, soon every chance, ran on well inside final furlong, no match for winner
led near side group, shaken up 2f out when headed, soon ridden, never going pace to challenge
in rear on near side group, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never a factor
prominent in near side group, ridden over 3f out, soon no extra, weakened from 2f out, tailed off
held up in rear of far side group, driven along 3f out, stayed on steadily from 2f out, not trouble leaders
chased leaders in near side group, shaken up 2f out, soon ridden and no response, weakened
travelled strongly, tracked leader in far side group, shaken up to challenge 2f out, soon led, ridden and went clear inside final furlong, comfortably
led far side group, shaken up 2f out, soon ridden and headed, ran on inside final furlong, no match for winner
Sacred Jewel, now with Julie Camacho, had a couple of runs over 6f for Godolphin last year, finishing fourth in both. Taaqat has placed in a couple of handicaps but her form is nothing special. Macon Belle and Ardat also look moderate performers so we’ll take a chance on Mick Appleby’s newcomer GALA BELLA, who is sprint bred and likely to know her job.
Chester Le Streak 16-1 (9-3) Handy far side, pushed along and weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 14 1/2l behind Emeralds Pride (8-12) at Thirsk 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Glen Etive 50-1 (9-1) Chased leader, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Lethal Nymph (9-6) at Doncaster 6f stks (5) gf in Apr.
Imperial Khan (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Led early, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Phinow (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in May.
Sheikh Maz Mahood (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Disputed lead, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 5, 6 3/4l behind Princess Karine (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Slate Cracker 33-1 (9-3) Disputed lead in center, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, weakened thereafter, 10th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Emeralds Pride (8-12) at Thirsk 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Ardat 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Liangel Hope (9-5) at Redcar 7f stks (6) gf in Apr.
California Cherry 125-1 (8-11) Always in rear, last of 8, 13 1/2l behind Time Shadow (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (6) pol in Apr.
Gala Bella Brazen Beau filly out of Appleberry.
Helm Princess (IRE) Prince Of Lir filly out of Tartufo Dolce.
Macon Belle 5-1 (9-9) Edged left soon after start, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Amalfi Gem (9-2) at Bath 6f hcp (6) gf in May.
Sacred Jewel 5-4fav (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 17 1/2l behind Atomise (9-0) at Leicester 6f fll stks (4) sft in Oct.
Taaqat (FR) 11-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind T Maxie (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp (6) gf in Apr.
