raced wide, held up, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, kept on same pace
raced wide mid-division, hampered 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish
in touch, switched left 3f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, effort to lead between horses inside final furlong, edged left and stayed on (new course record)
soon led, gradually crossed over to race against stands side rail halfway, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied close home
towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out
soon outpaced
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
always in rear
COMMANDINGPRESENCE bids for her hat-trick after recent wins at Brighton and Salisbury. Talented apprentice Charlie Bishop negates her penalty and she is taken to confirm Salisbury running with Rebecca Romero and Even Bolder and land this. Imaginary Diva has won three of her last five starts and another bold bid from her looks likely despite a 6lb rise, but Whitecrest's only win came in a maiden last month and he was well beaten back in handicap company last time. Grudge seems to save his best for Wolverhampton these days, while South African Gold registered his two wins over 6f.
Commandingpresence (USA) 9-4fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft beating Bouncy Bouncy (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Even Bolder 8-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, went modest 4th over 1f out, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Commandingpresence (8-9) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Whiskey Junction 11-1 (9-0) Raced wide mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 5l behind Seamus Shindig (8-8) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Atlantic Cycle (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, raced keenly, effort well over 1f out, soon under pressure and weakened, 4th of 5, 9l behind Italian Tom (9-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Grudge 10-1 (9-6) Went right and bumped start, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Wicked Wilma (9-9) at Thirsk 5f all hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Aug.
Whitecrest 6-1 (8-13) With leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Sugar Beet (9-7) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Billy Red 3-1fav (9-10) Pressed leader, bagged stands rail 3f out, slight lead over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Welsh Inlet (8-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Danzoe (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Rafaaf (8-10) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Imaginary Diva 7-4fav (8-8) Tracked leaders, switched right to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed clear, won at Yarmouth 5f fll hcp (5) sft in Aug beating Simple Rhythm (8-11) by 1 3/4l, 4 ran.
Amosite 16-1 (9-1) With leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Piazza San Pietro (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun '10.
Madame Kintyre 7-1 (9-1) Outpaced toawards rear, never on terms, 6th of 8, 6l behind Best Be Careful (8-12) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
South African Gold (USA) 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Katy's Secret (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Star Twilight 10-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, short lived effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 6, 5l behind Picabo (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Avrilo 11-1 (9-0) Led over 1f, pressed leader until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 15l behind Commandingpresence (8-9) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Rebecca Romero 5-2fav (9-2) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, strong run to 2nd last strides, unable to reach winner, 2nd of 8, nk behind Commandingpresence (8-9) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
