led, ridden 3f out, weakened from over 1f out
chased leader, challenged over 4f out, led 3f out, hard pressed over 1f out, found more and in command final 100 yards
chased leaders, switched left over 1f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, edged left and soon held in 3rd
dwelt, held up in last, headway over 2f out, strong challenge over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, held by winner inside final 100 yards
A winner at Haydock earlier, the progressive MONICA SHERIFF defied a penalty to score easily at Ffos Las last time. It could pay to stick with the Haggas filly now handicapping and she’s preferred to Albanita. The latter gets a change of headgear having placed for the third time in succession this year when third at Yarmouth while First Dance looks no nearer winning despite a slide down the weights. Belisa scored over track and trip last summer but hasn’t raced for nearly a year now.
Belisa (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Towards rear when pulled up after 1f, at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Monica Sheriff 11-8 (9-4) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Ffos Las 1m 4f stks (5) gs in Aug beating Cape Cavalli (9-2) by 3l, 8 ran.
Albanita 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, not much room over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Potters Lady Jane (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
First Dance (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Dwelt in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Regal Mirage (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jul.