made all, driven over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms
chased winner throughout, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, always held
in touch, driven 2f out, lost place 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms
Mick Channon's yard is currently sending out winners on a high frequency just now and TEXAS QUEEN is a solid option to do her bit to boost the statistics today. The Shamardal filly is suited by the minimum distance and, as she copes with most ground conditions, she has everything in her favour today. Of the opposition: Bronze Beau has been in good heart and is a serious threat, while Dancing Freddy has a bit to find on recent evidence. He faces a tough test and needs everything to go his way. Jigajig and Tillys Tale also have something to prove whereas the lowly-weighted Areeg has a mountain to climb to be effective in this company.
Bronze Beau 5-2fav (9-4) Led at strong pace, pushed along entering final furlong, headed and no extra final 110 yards, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Sharp Eclipse (9-6) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Dancing Freddy (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, hard driven to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 7l behind La Fortunata (9-5) at Doncaster 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Texas Queen 6-1 (8-10) In touch in rear, ridden and switched left over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Hoof It (9-4) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Jigajig 10-1 (9-2) Chased winner until over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 15l behind Mr Wolf (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Tillys Tale 9-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind Walvis Bay (9-2) at Ripon 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Areeg (IRE) 28-1 (8-1) In rear, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Lees Anthem (9-0) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.