tracked leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
held up towards rear, no impression from over 1f out
held up in touch, led over 2f out, headed towards finish, no extra
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 3f out, no extra final furlong
held up mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, never dangerous
This looks to be a match up between TWIST AGAIN and Diktalina with preference for the former, but Trumpstoo is worthy of inclusion on the shortlist. Paul Howling's filly notched up back to back successes over slightly shorter last month, but going the full two miles doesn't look to be beyond her. She's not won off such a high mark as this though, while Diktalina is now back to the mark of her only previous win, but that was over a mile and a half. She's got more than a stone in hand on our selection, but having only one raced beyond a mile and a half, there may be a concern about whether she'll get this trip. The same could be said for Trumpstoo, who previously has raced up to a mile and a quarter, but Richard Fahey knows the time of day when it comes to finding an optimum trip, and given his form this season, you oppose any of his at your peril. We'll take a chance though with Twist Again.
Twist Again (IRE) 10-3fav (9-7) Held up, headway and ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Veiled (9-7) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Trumpstoo (USA) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, 6th of 9, 6l behind Veroon (9-3) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Orsippus (USA) 5-2fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 13l behind Chantilly Dancer (8-2) at Yarmouth 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) gd in Jun.
Khayar (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Held up towards rear and keen, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 8, 7l behind Veiled (9-7) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Drop The Hammer 12-1 (7-12) Led after 1f, headed 13f out, chased leader until over 9f out, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 29l behind Dulcie (8-5) at York 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Diktalina 15-2 (8-4) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 10, nk behind Simple Jim (9-0) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Madam'x 4-1 (8-3) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on to go moderate 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 9l behind Sphere (8-11) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) gf.
Shanavaz 16-1 (8-0) Raced keenly, held up behind until ridden and kept on final 2f, never nearer, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Simple Jim (9-0) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.