soon pushed along and always last, never a factor
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, losing place when hampered over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no chance with easy winner, weakened final furlong
behind, pushed along 3f out, no chance final 2f
keen to post, slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside to dispute 2nd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong but no chance with winner
held up in rear, headway on outside 3f out, ridden to dispute 2nd 1f out, kept on final furlong but no chance with easy winner
soon prominent on outside, headway to lead 2f out, soon drew well clear
took keen hold, in touch, effort and hung left over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Diamond Diva is preferred to Drifting Gold and House Maiden. Eddie Ahern's mount has ran much better than her form figures suggest and a reproduction of a third to Indian Ink should suffice at this level. Drifting Gold has placed at Wolverhampton previously and should be the benchmark as far as the handicapper is concerned, House Maiden hails from a yard that have enjoyed particular success with their juveniles and improvement should be anticipated. Toucantini is a rare all-weather runner for Roger Charlton but his stable are not in the greatest of form and it could be prudent to oppose. Sweet World was not fancied on debut but ran encouragingly and is entitled to improve. Minnis Bay went close at Wolverhampton although he would need to build upon that effort as this looks a stronger race. Law Of The Land is beginning to look exposed. The stronger of the two divisions and Diamond Diva is nominated as our selection.
Art of Poker (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always in rear and struggling from halfway, 16th of 17, 36l behind Hollow Ridge (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Minnis Bay (CAN) 7-2 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway when not clear run 2f out, switched right, soon hung left, chased winner inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 12, nk behind Dream Lodge (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Sweet World 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, shaken up over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Swift Cut (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
House Maiden (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Held up, outpaced halfway, ran on strongly inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Victory Spirit (8-11) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sept.
Toucantini Inchinor filly, half-sister to 1m2f winners Silver Palace and Thebestisyettocome.
Diamond Diva 25-1 (8-0) Held up, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, hung left and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 22, 6l behind Indian Ink (8-9) at Ascot 6f 2yo flls auc (2) sft in Sept.
Drifting Gold 11-4 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Mac Gille Eoin (8-8) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Law of The Land (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) In touch and keen, ridden and switched left over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Nicada (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol.