tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, hung left and one pace final furlong
led, hung left and headed well over 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong
slowly into stride and behind, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on final furlong, never near leaders
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon ridden, no impression approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
Durova can land this at the expense of Wicked Wilma and Queens Fortune. The selection has a string of seconds to her name but has been a touch unlucky in defeat. She was not disgraced last time out when second to Abbey Road at Ripon and has conditions this time around to suit so will take all the beating. Wicked Wilma has finished third on both starts to date but caught the eye on her latest run behind Inflagranti. With more improvement on the way she holds every chance. Queens Fortune should also be noted as Mick Channon has to be watched when he runs one at the Scottish venue so she is one to note in the market. But for the winner we return to Durova.
Almora Guru 20-1 (7-8) Always in rear, last of 6, 7l behind Vale of Belvoir (8-6) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Bidders Itch 125-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 11, 20l behind Smart Instinct (9-3) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Durova (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, driven to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Abby Road (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Its Moon (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Started slowly towards rear, hanging left final 2f, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 10l behind English Ballet (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
The Brat 100-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 14l behind Celtic Sultan (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Prominent, led briefly inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Inflagranti (8-11) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Queen's Fortune (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always outpaced in rear, last of 15, 12l behind Vital Statistics (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.