in touch, pushed along 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
slowly into stride, in rear, wide into straight over 3f out, some headway soon after, driven and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along over 6f out, headway when hung left over 1f out, driven and ran on to snatch 2nd post
held up, pushed along and headway over 4f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in rear, some headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced wide, held up, headway to track leaders 8f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out
led, clear halfway, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, soon eased
Nonrunner
We are prepared to give PERSIAN MEMORIES another chance here and she gets the vote over Shesha Bear and Cayman Sky. This 3-year-old filly from the John Dunlop yard was a beaten favourite last time out at Windsor when she finished second behind Halfway House. She met a decent rival that day so it was a solid enough run and she did pull well clear of the remainder. Shesha Bear has run well on each of her last two starts and she remains well handicapped on her best form so she is another that has to be considered and she certainly looks worth a try over this slightly longer trip. Cayman Sky would have claims on his best form but he disappointed at Windsor when last seen out in June and he will need to leave that running behind if he is to trouble the judge today. Trainer Chris Wall has his string in good form at present so Adnmas is certainly worth a look in the market on his handicap debut. However, we will stick with Persian Memories as the one to beat.
Drum Major (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Led, strongly pressed 2f out, headed and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 13l behind Isabelonabicycle (9-1) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Bramalea 10-1 (11-6) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 21l behind Bavarica (10-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f am hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Shesha Bear 11-1 (8-7) Close up in chasing group, pushed along over 3f out, plugged on to take modest 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Ross Moor (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sahara Sunshine 8-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, briefly flashed tail, took keen hold, soon close up in chasing group, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 31l behind Ross Moor (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Whisky Galore 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and no progress over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 15l behind North Cape (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Adnams 17-2 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 7th of 14, 10l behind Mary Goodnight (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Persian Memories (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Held up, closed to lead 3f out and kicked on, headed well over 1f out, no chance with winner final 1f, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Halfway House (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Cayman Sky 7-1 (8-8) Prominent, led halfway, ridden and hung left 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 12l behind Urban Space (8-9) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Uig 18-1 (8-2) Soon chasing leader, lost 2nd over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 10, 40l behind Sir Boss (9-7) at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Am I Blue 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 16l behind Harlestone Snake (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 6f (5) gd in Jun.
Brad's Luck (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Held up, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 16, 19l behind Amazing Blue Sky (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Mr Deal 50-1 (8-9) Dwelt, pulled hard in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 13l behind What's Up Doc (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f clm stks (5) gd in Jul.
Boffin 40-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, ridden and hung left 4f out, always behind, last of 6, 15l behind Putra One (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
