chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, staying on when not much room well inside final furlong soon switched left and squeezed through gap, kept on well towards finish
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on entering final furlong, no impression
mid-division, soon towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden inside final furlong, led last 100 yards, caught close home
slowly into stride, mid-division, went 4th over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead close home
led, ridden approaching 1f out, headed last 100 yards, soon weakened
towards rear, pushed along to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
with leader early, chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
FAITHFUL DUCHESS caught a tartar last time and can gain compensation by beating Fantasy Fighter and Downhill Skier. Ed Dunlop's filly looked unlucky not to finish second to Stefanki over course and distance as she was halted in her run. That form looks strong as the winner would've won under a penalty were it not for an over-confident ride and Richard Hughes looks the ideal partner for Faithful Duchess, who can be produced late to get off the mark at the ninth time of asking. Fantasy Fighter won when last racing over course and distance and a 4lb higher mark appears fair, particularly as he's been in solid form since. John Quinn has his string ticking over nicely too and he's expected to benefit from a likely fierce gallop. Downhill Skier is another who should go well having shown he's on the way back last time; ideally he'd want 7f but Kieren Fox's mount should be motoring home. Towy Boy will be having his 45th start and remains a maiden so don't get too excited if he hits the front cruising, Kinigi is down to a winning mark but is best watched until returning to Southwell and Speedyfix is too inconsistent to side with confidently. What Katie Did knows how to win and is nicely treated on her 2009 form so needs a look in the market, however Faithful Duchess looks progressive and can get off the mark.
What Katie Did (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Broke well, took keen hold, held up, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Dancing Maite (9-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Fantasy Fighter (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Keen held up, ridden 2f out, effort entering final furlong, no impression towards finish, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Elusive Hawk (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Bishopbriggs (USA) 50-1 (8-13) Outpaced and always behind, 12th of 14, 8l behind Chinese Democracy (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Downhill Skier (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, ran on strongly towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Eager To Bow (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.
Faithful Duchess (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Stefanki (9-1) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Towy Boy (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Prominent, led over 5f out, ridden, edged right and headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Whispering Spirit (9-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Jul.
Kinigi (IRE) 28-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 8l behind Hinton Admiral (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Jul.
Norse Warrior (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Started slowly, raced on outside, outpaced in rear and never a factor, 11th of 15, 12l behind Doctor Hilary (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jun.
Briannsta (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 8l behind Mandhooma (8-8) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun.
Lunaticus 100-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, tailed off, last of 12, well behind West Leake (9-9) at Kempton 6f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Apr.
Speedyfix 5-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 9l behind Watch Chain (8-9) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jul.
