led, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off
held up in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, went 3rd on line
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch on outside, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out
held up in touch, headway to track leader over 3f out, driven and closed to lead inside final furlong, soon pushed clear (hand timed)
slowly into stride, held up, headway on inside over 3f out, chased leading pair over 2f out, no impression final furlong, lost 3rd on line
tracked leader, led 4f out, kicked on 2f out and soon 2l clear, headed and no extra inside final furlong
held up, pushed along halfway, driven and struggling 4f out, soon beaten
This looks a good opportunity for Our Kes to regain the winning thread; the list of dangers is headed by Finmore Queen and Adorabella. The selection ran a solid race last time when chasing home Sceilin at Bath. This looks a slightly easier race and this course and distance winner, who is admirably consistent, should take plenty of beating. Finmore Queen looks her main danger as this filly from the James Fanshawe yard remains unexposed. She ran a bit green and was denied a clear run last time so there could be more to come and she is one well worth noting in the market. Adorabella was a little disappointing here last time but this slight drop in trip may help today and Alan King's filly looks a good bet to run into a place. Millie's Rock finished narrowly in front of Adorabella last time but she will do well to confirm the placings on these terms, although it is worth noting that she pulled too hard last time and that made life tough for her in the closing stages. This is a trappy event but Our Kes makes plenty of appeal and is put forward as the pick.
Our Kes (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Held up, headway 5f out, chased leaders 2f out, not reached winner, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Sceilin (8-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Adorabella (IRE) 4-1 (10-0) In touch, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Neve Lieve (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 3f fll hcp (5) gf.
Princess India (IRE) 40-1 (8-3) Always behind, 14th of 18, 17l behind Clifton Dancer (8-6) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gd in May.
Bauhaus Bourbon (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Towards rear and outpaced, ridden over 3f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 7, 8l behind Colorado Blue (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Finmore Queen (USA) 11-2 (9-4) Held up, not much room 2f out, soon switched right, ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Quirina (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gd.
Millie's Rock (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (9-3) Took keen hold, tracking leaders, effort on inside over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 2l behind Neve Lieve (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 3f fll hcp (5) gf.
Marraasi (USA) 14-1 (8-13) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Quotation (10-0) at Salisbury 1m fll hcp (4) gf.
Bluebell Ridge (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up behind mid-division, hampered and bumped inside final 4f, never dangerous final 2f, 8th of 14, 12l behind Slip (9-1) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Smooth As Silk (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, faded final furlong, 12th of 14, 5l behind Maybe I Will (9-0) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
