mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
led, disputed lead, ridden over halfway, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
unseated rider after 100 yards
behind, ridden over halfway, kept on one pace final furlong
always behind
mid-division, ridden over halfway, soon weakened
disputed lead, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Bridal Path is selected to beat Mint, with Howards Prince, Smart Cassie and Thoughtsofstardom making for a competitive nursery. There are certainly many in with chances here, but Sir Mark Prescott's Bridal Path caught the eye with the manner of her all-the-way maiden success at Chepstow last time, and off a mark of 72 for her debut in this grade, the daughter of Groom Dancer makes plenty of appeal. She has responded well since being fitted with blinkers, and she can get into the lead early from her low draw ahead of Mint and Lyndalee, both of whom also like to crack out in front. Mint did not do a great deal wrong when managing to hold on at Thirsk last time out and should give a good account, while Howards Prince is another that forced the pace when scoring at Hamilton last time, but he has his share of weight. Smart Cassie takes a big drop in grade after contesting a Group 3 at Goodwood, but has topweight to overcome, while Thoughtsofstardom did not get the best of runs behind Saxon Saint at Brighton recently and could easily figure as well. However, Sir Mark Prescott has a good strike-rate with his juveniles at Musselburgh, and Bridal Path, a half-sister to the stable's Group winner Cupid's Glory, can add to the tally.
Smart Cassie 100-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and no chance when hampered over 1f out, 12th of 15, 8l behind Strike Up The Band (9-1) at Goodwood 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Jul.
Howards Prince 9-4 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, held on, won at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Overwing (8-9) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Mint 18-1 (8-9) Made all, ridden and hung badly left from over 1f out, held on, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Princess Cleo (8-9) by a nk, 15 ran.
Lyndalee (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Led, hung left 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind High Curragh (8-9) at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Bridal Path 5-6fav (8-11) Made all, pushed out final furlong, won at Chepstow 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) gf beating Be Like A Lion (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Rothesay Dancer 4-1 (8-9) Mid-division, driven and headway when edged left 2f out, ridden and drifted left over 1f out, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Mint (8-9) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Thoughtsofstardom 2-1fav (8-1) Soon chasing leaders, short of room over 2f out, ridden when not clear run inside final furlong, not recover, 4th of 8, 2l behind Saxon Saint (7-11) at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Quaker Boy 33-1 (8-3) Towards rear and outpaced, ridden and headway when hung left over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Choysia (9-2) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Drink To Me Only 50-1 (8-4) Led for 2f, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 23l behind Bingo One (8-2) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun.
Bowland Boy 25-1 (7-12) Tracked leaders, checked over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, 6th of 7, 13l behind Skhilling Spirit (8-13) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Compton Lad 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 11l behind Howards Prince (9-0) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
One Trick Pony 20-1 (7-12) Chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 10l behind Choysia (9-2) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
