led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
always outpaced and behind, ridden and beaten from halfway
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
bumped start, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always outpaced, ridden and beaten from halfway
bumped start, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase leaders entering final furlong until weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway inside final furlong to lead post
track leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on until headed post
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on one pace
The shortlist here consists of Rothesay Dancer, Mimiteh and Northern Chorus, with the vote going to the first-named. The best of Rothesay Dancer's form, including when second over course and distance two runs ago, would give her a good shout today, and she gets the nod. Mimiteh showed improved form on her latest start when finishing second at Epsom. Much as that was not a great race, she should be able to play a prominent part today. Northern Chorus also gets a solid mention after his staying-on fourth at Carlisle last time, while Kayrati was just in front of Northern Chorus when they met on that horse's debut, so he too gets a mention. James Given's newcomer Luloah is one to watch in the betting but, for the selection, we will stick with Rothesay Dancer.
Compton Lad 100-1 (7-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 18l behind Grantley Adams (8-9) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Fallal Parc 33-1 (8-7) In touch until halfway, last of 16, 14l behind Zambach (8-5) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Northern Chorus (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Island Prince (9-0) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Aug.
Grey Time Girl Timeless Times filly out of 7f & 1m winner Royal Comedian.
Kayrati 15-2 (8-8) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind Magnolia Blossom (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gf in Aug.
Luloah Mujahid filly, half-sister to 6f winner Bangled.
Mimiteh (USA) 9-1 (8-9) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Melaaya (8-9) at Epsom 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Rothesay Dancer 16-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 3l behind Come Out Fighting (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (2) gd.
