tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, one pace
in touch, ridden over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
led to halfway, ridden 1f out, one pace
with leader, led halfway, stayed on well final furlong
Nonrunner
DANIELLA DE BRUIJN is the suggestion in a trappy opener where Danzoe and Transfixed merit respect. Andy Haynes has been enjoying a profitable spell and it may be worth keeping the faith with his filly who was far from disgraced when a distant fourth behind a subsequent Group 2 placed winner at Salisbury. She competes at a more realistic level here, has yet to run a bad race whilst quick and slow ground appear to come alike to this likeable performer. Danzoe is progressing along the right lines and appeared to enjoy a little cut in the ground when running out a ready winner of a Ripon maiden. There may well be more to come from him now that he's got his head in front although there was only three quarters of a length and a neck between himself and the selection when they clashed in May. Transfixed began her career at a modest level but recent performances suggest that she's come to herself lately and is more than capable of holding her own at this more exalted level. The Shuffler has something to find with her on a line through Michaelmas Daisy, cheekpieces need to inspire Gillburg who would have claims on his debut third behind the speedy Star Rover whilst Angels Of Fashion also appears to be regressing. They cannot, yet, be confidently dismissed but a couple boast solid credentials, including the selection, Daniella De Bruijn.
Danzoe (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Prominent far side, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun beating Crushing (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Daniella de Bruijn (IRE) 6-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 9l behind Orpen Grey (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Jun.
Transfixed (IRE) 11-2 (8-0) Chased leaders over 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on (hand timed), won at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf beating Michaelmas Daisy (8-2) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Gillburg (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Took keen hold to lead, was headed halfway, remained in touch until hung right when weakening final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Ballodair (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Angel Of Fashion (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Raddy 'ell Pauline (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
The Shuffler 10-1 (8-5) Chased winner until well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Michaelmas Daisy (8-2) at Salisbury 6f hcp (4) gf.
Ginger Ted (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden and no impression final furlong, 7th of 14, 9l behind Koo And The Gang (8-12) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs in May.
