led and set good pace, weakened quickly
in touch over 5f, tailed off final 3f, finished lame
prominent in chasing group, pushed along halfway, weakened over 3f out
chased leading pair, headway 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up in rear, kept on under pressure final 2f, never dangerous
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched to outer over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
steadied rear, no chance when hung left final 2f
tracked leader and clear of rest, led 4f out to 3f out, weakened rapidly
held up in touch, effort and driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outer from 3f out, chased winner 2f out, until inside final furlong, one pace
held up towards rear, steady headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well
held up towards rear, not clear run over 3f out, switched to inner and headway 2f out, went 2nd just inside final furlong, kept on
Serramana is nominated for the finale with Miss Glory Be and Jomus suggested as the most feasible alternatives. Serramana is set to race off a 9lb higher mark when the reassessment factor comes into force. A third in a Newmarket fillies race over 1m4f caught the attention of the handicapper and John Naylor has wisely decided to strike while the iron is hot. Miss Glory Be certainly travelled like a winner on the all-weather track last Saturday night. That said, that was not the first time she did that and it probably will not be the last. Jomus has joined Les Montague Hall since performing modestly in a seller for Andrew Reid. This does appear to be Jomus' time of year if past seasons are anything to go by but a leap of faith has to be factored into any confidence today. Swift Alchemist returns after a long absence. Overnight rain would far from inconvenience. Paso Doble is exposed at plating levels although is significantly lower in the handicap on turf than on the all-weather. Fantasy Crusader is best of the rest. A modest race that can go to Serramana.
Fantasy Crusader 12-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 11th of 18, 12l behind Lizarazu (9-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Paso Doble 33-1 (9-1) Always in mid-division, 9th of 18, 10l behind Lizarazu (9-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Miss Glory Be 13-2 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Sunshine On Me (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Jomus 11-10fav (9-1) Chased leaders over 4f, 5th of 9, 8l behind Warlingham (9-7) at Brighton 7f sll (6) frm in May.
Blue Quiver (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Gem Bien (9-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Head Boy 25-1 (9-6) Behind, headway wide over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind King Darshaan (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Jul.
Wavertree One Off 50-1 (9-0) Always behind, 13th of 19, 23l behind Pine Cone (8-9) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Serramanna 66-1 (8-4) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, led 8f out, ridden clear 3f out, edged left over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Maystock (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul.
