led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no impression towards finish
held up behind, headway on bit over 2f out, shaken up to lead well inside final furlong, ran on, readily
in touch, ridden to chase leader over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up in touch, headway 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden and outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden 5f out, soon lost place, weakened 2f out
always in the rear
ALEATRICIS has been cleverly placed by Sir Mark Prescott this season to win five consecutive races and although he was beaten into second place last time out he can get back to winning ways once again at the expense of Danzatrice and Nero West. The selection started the season off a mark of just 45 before his winning spree commenced and was able to win off a mark of 66 at Folkestone before the handicapper got a hold of him. He was a beaten favourite last time out in a race that looked more competitive on paper compared to today's race and for that reason he is worth staying on the right side of once again. Danzatrice has shown a consistent level of ability this season winning at Ripon in May and continuing to run well in defeat throughout the rest of the campaign. The handicapper though does look to have a grip of him and although he can once again run well, victory may well be out of reach. Nero West Carries top weight after scoring over course and distance last month. He is only three pounds higher now after defeat at Hamilton so has to be respected and monitored in the market. But for the winner we return to Aleatricis.
Nero West (FR) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led after 3f, ridden over 3f out, soon headed, weakened, 3rd of 6, 19l behind Always Bold (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Danzatrice 8-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Let It Be (8-12) at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Flamed Amazement 9-1 (9-9) Held up, chased leaders over 3f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Hill Billy Rock (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Kyber 15-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, smooth headway from 3f out to challenge 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Musselburgh 1m 6f app hcp (6) sft beating Rightful Ruler (8-12) by 3l, 8 ran.
Shankly Bond (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 14, 19l behind Spring Charm (8-6) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Pegasus mondrianus (GER) (10-6) won at Hamburg 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul '06 beating Funny Girl (9-11) by 5l, 6 ran.
Ceduna Roadhouse (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) In rear, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 36l behind Aleatricis (8-9) at Ayr 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Aleatricis 5-4fav (9-5) Started very slowly, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, no extra when headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Animator (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (5) gs.
