soon led, headed 4f out, chased winner until well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, rapid headway on outside to lead 4f out, ridden 5 lengths clear 2f out, driven and weakening towards finish, held on
outpaced towards rear, no impression final 2f
soon pushed along and always behind
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, closing on winner, held when lost 2nd close home
outpaced and always behind
went right start, chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, soon niggled along, plugged on same pace final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, switched right to outside well over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not able to reach winner
Nonrunner
Lutine Bell, Mush Mir and Valencha join PIPPBROOK MINISTAR on the shortlist and the vote goes to the last-named. Although second on her three starts to date, there appears to be little wrong with the attitude of Jim Boyle's filly. She has been given a break since her latest second to Srda (now rated 86) and on her fourth start over this course and distance she can oblige. The main danger may be Valencha who shaped with tons of promise when narrowly beaten by Pose at Salisbury. Neil Callan looks a good jockey booking and considering she was very green on debut there should be heaps of improvement to come from the Hugh Morrison-trained filly. Silvee and Yarra River are exposed, although the latter has shown enough to suggest that he will win a race sooner rather than later, whilst Lilli Palmer and Sparkys Gift will be eligible for handicaps after this run. That applies to Mush Mir as well but he has shaped with more promise although the way he finished his race at Nottingham in May might suggest that he needs to go back up in trip. That's also the worry with the blinkered-first-time Lutine Bell who has shaped as more of a stayer in all starts but is now dropped back in trip, and therefore we are happy to return to Pippbrook Ministar as the selection.
Esteem Lord 25-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed final furlong, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 10l behind Whispering Spirit (9-3) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Lutine Bell 11-8fav (9-6) Soon in mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon pushed along, driven 2f out, beaten over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 6l behind Just The Tonic (8-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Mush Mir (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, shaken up over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 5l behind Timeless Stride (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Sparkys Gift (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, pushed along and outpaced in rear, never dangerous, last of 5, 12l behind Durham Town (8-11) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Feb.
Yarra River 7-1 (9-3) Soon slight lead, headed approaching 2f out, soon ridden, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 6l behind Tewin Wood (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in May.
Lilli Palmer (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Chased winner until 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 10l behind Kakatosi (8-13) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jun.
Pippbrook Ministar 2-1fav (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Srda (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Silvee 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, losing place when pushed right well over 1f out, 8th of 9, 5l behind Decency (8-10) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Valencha 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, not clear run on inside over 3f out, headway 2f out, switched left twice when closing inside final furlong, ran on well towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Pose (8-12) at Salisbury 6f fll mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Equine Science Lucky Owners gelding out of Miles.
Takajan (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Went slightly right start, held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway over 3f out, intimidated by rival jockeys whip over 2f out, edged left well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 12l behind Love Match (9-2) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
