pulled hard, led until 10f out, chased leader until 7f out, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off
prominent, tracked leader 7f out, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, eased towards finish
held up towards rear, switched left to outside and headway 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway and switched left over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
tracked leaders, led 10f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
close up on outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders until lost place 7f out, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
started slowly, pulled hard, held up in rear, headway on outside 3f out, hung left from 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon behind
The time looks right for DONNA ELVIRA to come good, while Short Break, La Concorde and Mountain Hiker are all likely improvers who could have their say. The selection has run well in three maidens without managing to win. She sees out this trip well, acts on any ground, and has been steadily improving, so tonight can be her night. Mountain Hiker is related to plenty of success over middle distances and made a very pleasing debut when beaten only a length at Windsor. He can show more today and looks a threat. Henry Cecil's Short Break was not quite so impressive first time out but his fillies have been doing well this season and she is sure to come on plenty for it, so we pay the daughter of Azamour due respect. Of the remainder, La Concorde showed significant improvement for her debut when runner-up at Doncaster last time and there is sure to be better to come from her, although she would probably prefer slower ground than tonight's and Donna Elvira is given one more chance.
Ancestral Dream 66-1 (8-12) Always in rear, struggling from halfway, 8th of 10, well behind Zigato (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol.
Dance Tempo 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leading trio, went 3rd inside final 3f, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Heart Of Hearts (8-9) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stks (4) gf.
Honest Strike (USA) 15-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, green towards rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten, 7th of 13, 11l behind Vita Nova (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Mountain Hiker (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Court Circle (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Donna Elvira 10-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, always held by winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Desert Sage (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo fll stks (5) gd in Jun.
Joan D'Arc (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Steadied in rear but in touch, effort over 3f out, soon raced wide, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 12l behind Ebony Boom (8-12) at Brighton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
La Concorde (FR) 8-1 (8-7) Held up in 6th, headway to 3rd 3f out, drven along along and stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, never goin pace to challenge, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Shubaat (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Short Break 12-1 (8-12) Held up, wide and headway when hung left over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 7l behind Cotton Mill (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (3) gf.
Telescopic 100-1 (8-12) Always behind, ridden and struggling 3f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Channel Squadron (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
