chased winner, effort and ridden 2f out, soon no impression, lost 2nd entering final furlong, weakened
slowly into stride, held up in 7th, one pace and no impression when ridden and hung left 2f out
made all, ridden and in command well over 1f out, stayed on well
held up last, struggling over 3f out, never a factor
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no impression
took keen hold, raced wide, tracked leading pair, wide straight, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold in 4th, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, no impression
dwelt, held up in 6th, pushed along at various stages, struggling and behind 3f out, tailed off
DOMINO DANCER showed his liking for selling grade when winning at Worcester last month and can make a successful switch to the flat here; Just Like Silk and Outofoil may be the biggest dangers. Jim Best's gelding was well-backed ahead of his hurdling win and the market should be a good guide to his chance today. He is officially rated 83 on the flat and with confidence high he can win today on ground that suits. The other runner rated in the 80's is Just Like Silk who takes a big drop in class today. He didn't seem to excel in the cheek-pieces at Kempton last month but the shorter trip today will suit and this unexposed four-year-old is not ignored. Nor is Outofoil who is a rare runner for Ralph Beckett in this grade and he should see out this longer trip on fast ground, Royal Etiquette was well-fancied ahead of an all-weather seller here last time but flopped and needs a return to his maiden form to feature, whilst Dream Of Fortune has a good all-weather record but is not as good on turf. The relatively consistent Golden Prospect and Atacama Sunrise are considered, however the vote goes to Domino Dancer.
Golden Prospect 25-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Sunny Future (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in May.
Atacama Sunrise 3-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, chased winner over 3f out, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Guga (9-4) at Redcar 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf in Jun.
Domino Dancer (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Always behind, last of 19, 31l behind Speed Gifted (8-11) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug '07.
Escardo (GER) 28-1 (8-8) Behind, outpaced 4f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 24l behind Celtic Step (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jun.
Just Like Silk (USA) 12-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon struggling, 10th of 12, 13l behind Phoenix Flight (8-12) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jun.
Outofoil (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Stumled start, held up in rear, ridden and faltered well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 8l behind Dr Wintringham (9-0) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Royal Etiquette (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Led after 2f, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased, 6th of 10, 14l behind Frameit (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Snow White Feet (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Led 1f, chased leader, pushed along over 5f out, quickly weakened over 3f out, 8th of 10, 48l behind Desert Sage (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo fll stks (5) gd in Jun.
Dream of Fortune (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, switched left and effort over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 10, 8l behind Speed Dating (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f app hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
