led, ridden and headed halfway, weakened final furlong
raced wide in touch, ridden halfway, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, led halfway, idled over 1f out, ridden out inside final furlong
in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
ADMIN is marginally preferred to Six Diamonds, Six Wives and Brambleberry. Ralph Beckett's charge failed to land the odds when beaten a head by Six Wives over course and distance nine days ago but has an obvious chance of reversing the form with Jeremy Glover's filly carrying a 6lb penalty. Six Wives raced prominently on that occasion as did Brambleberry who battled on bravely to win a fair novice race to remain unbeaten over this course and distance but the favourite failed to handle the track and the other market leader was well below par so holes can be picked in the form. Vilnius is tough and Strike Shot capable of better but more of a threat may be posed by Six Diamonds who bounced back to her best at Newmarket on Friday. That form puts her in the picture but Admin can hold sway.
Brambleberry 10-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden 2f out, led again inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 5f 2yo nov stks (5) pol beating Elusive Trader (8-9) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Admin (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 10, hd behind Six Wives (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Six Wives 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol beating Admin (9-0) by hd, 10 ran.
Strike Shot 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, beaten over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 9l behind Kaptain Kirkup (9-7) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Six Diamonds 8-1 (8-11) Always prominent, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Mister Hughie (8-10) at Newmarket 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Vilnius 4-1 (8-3) Mid-division, headway and not much room over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on well, just held, 2nd of 10, shd behind Radio City (9-0) at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf.