led until over 1f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, held on gamely
keen, in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra closing stages
tracked leaders, flashed tail when challenging throughout final 2f, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish
steadied start, held up in touch, under pressure over 3f out, headway over 1f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never a threat
Forecaster is another Bell and O'Brien contender but the level of her form to date indicates she may have something to find although her cause will be assisted by her talented pilot's claim. Livella Fella has proved a consistent type for the Dalgleish team and seems sure to run her race once again on conditions that should suit but RAVEN BANNER is a narrow preference. Her yard is enjoying a good campaign and is on track to beat their best yearly total, to which this daughter of Raven's Pass contributed when scoring at Haydock eight days ago. She looks on the upgrade on that evidence and can oblige again on her sixth career start and defy a 6lb penalty. The drop in trip should not prove inconvenient. Page Of Wands and Kerry Icon improved last time and add spice to an interesting little heat.
Livella Fella (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) With leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Lime And Lemon (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gs in Jul.
Raven Banner (IRE) 3-1jfav (8-11) Raced keenly, raced in 3rd behind clear leader, closed 3f out, challenged going well 2f out, soon led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in Jun beating Lopito de Vega (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Forecaster 8-1 (9-6) Tracked clear leader, closed 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards, no extra in 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Wotabreeze (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in May.
Page Of Wands 100-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out and flashed tail, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Parliamentarian (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Kerry Icon 9-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out until 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 3/4l behind High On Light (8-3) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jul.