made all, ridden 2f out, definite advantage over 1f out, driven out
chased leading pair, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on final furlong
pressed winner until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, just held on for 3rd
chased leading pair, ridden halfway, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
Holdin Folding gets the vote here with My Valerina and Fairfields Princess rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when beating Desert Maze and although this looks tougher he looks a progressive type and under conditions that suit he is taken to defy the handicapper. My Valerina rates the main danger on her latest fourth behind Vale Of Belvoir but that form has since been let down and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Fairfields Princess is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but she appears to have regressed of late and is opposed for that reason. Of the remainder Rocker is from a yard in form and should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Holdin Folding.
Holdin Foldin (IRE) 1-12fav (9-3) Made all, clear from halfway, unchallenged, won at Newcastle 6f nov aut stk (6) gf in Jul beating Desert Maze (8-9) by 17l, 4 ran.
My Valerina (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 12, 3l behind Vale of Belvoir (8-13) at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd.
Fairfield Princess 20-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Bahama Mama (8-11) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
Chingford (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outside, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 11th of 15, 7l behind Fabuleux Millie (8-9) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Rocker 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 8th of 14, 6l behind Prince of Elegance (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.