dwelt and behind far side, switched left over 2f out, never able to challenge
always behind stands side
chased leaders far side, outpaced over 2f out, soon behind
in touch far side, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased far side leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
chased stands side leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
led stands side group, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure to lead overall near finish
behind far side, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
behind far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never trouble leaders
chased leaders stands side, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out
behind stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
keen early, made most far side, ridden and drifted right inside final furlong, headed and no extra near finish
soon behind stands side, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer
in touch stands side, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased far side leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten
Nonrunner
Premier Prospect and Far Note are three against the field in this wide open affair and the tentative vote is given to First Rhapsody. The selection was a fair third behind Doohulla last time out. That form has since been franked and under similar conditions and from what looks a fair draw he looks the one to be on. Premier Prospect rates the main danger on his latest second behind Daybreak Dancer but he continues to rise in the weights without winning and for that reason he is opposed. Far Note is another that would have place claims on his best form but he was very disappointing behind Petti Mac last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Dark Champion would have a chance on his latest second behind Brut but he remains a maiden and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Val de Maal was a fair third behind Kallista's Pride in a seller last time out and is another that could go well but he gave the impression he would be suited by further on that occasion. Of the remainder, Blue Maeve is from a yard in form and could run well at a price but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner to First Rhapsody.
Dark Champion 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stands' side, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 19, hd behind Brut (8-7) at Thirsk 6f app mdn hcp 0-80 (5) gd in Jul.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 11-2fav (9-0) Led, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon hampered when weakening, 13th of 16, 10l behind African Gift (8-13) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Premier Prospect (USA) 2-1fav (8-11) Held up stand's side, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 5l behind Daybreak Dancer (8-13) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gf in Jul.
First Rhapsody (IRE) 3-1 (7-12) Held up, headway on outside 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, no impression on first two, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Doohulla (9-10) at Pontefract 6f fll hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Far Note (USA) 12-1 (9-9) In touch stands' side, ridden over 2f out, outpaced final furlong, 11th of 19, 7l behind Petite Mac (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf.
Val de Maal (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Slowly into stride, soon in touch stands' side, ridden and effort but hung left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Kallista's Pride (10-9) at Thirsk 6f ldy sll hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Harrington Bates 28-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride and behind stands' side, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Brut (8-7) at Thirsk 6f app mdn hcp 0-80 (5) gd in Jul.
Blue Maeve 12-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 14, 9l behind Mr Wolf (9-13) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gd.
