raced keenly, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, led 1f out, ridden out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, in rear, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
held up in touch, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on to go 3rd towards finish
close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
always in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed 1f out, rallied towards finish
Magical Speedfit may be the answer to the finale but the field features four last time out winners and any number of these have chances. They include Orpen's Art who finished in front of the selection over course and distance last time when ridden by Holly Hall but she did nothing wrong that day and the colt benefited from racing up with the pace. The selection was held up and got going too late to reach the leaders but that signalled a return to form for him and he can exact revenge. Requisite won tidily at Sandown but is deserted by Ryan Moore who resumes his partnership with Monsieur Reynard. This one won a shade cosily last time and a 4lb rise for that win is by no means harsh and he may well progress again now that he's got his head in front. Superduper was another winning for the first time when she scored at Chepstow; she has 7lbs more to shoulder but the second has won since to frank the form and she could be progressive. Regal Step looked a potential star at two but couldn't be supported with any confidence at present whilst Hadaf may need yet more help from the handicapper before he can win again. The selection has been frustrating to follow in the past but he looks to have got his act together now and Magical Speedfit can gain his second success.
Regal Step 7-2 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 18l behind Good Gorsoon (9-3) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Hadaf (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never going pace to challenge, 7th of 11, 7l behind Shifting Star (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Ten Down 14-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon hung left then right, weakened, 7th of 8, 7l behind Befortyfour (9-2) at Great Leighs 5f 3yo hcp (3) pol in May.
Requisite 4-1fav (9-9) Close up, quickened over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, ridden out, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd beating Maggie Kate (8-13) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Piscean (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, effort approaching final furlong, soon one pace, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Dubai Princess (9-1) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Monsieur Reynard 11-4 (9-2) Held up, effort 2f out, led inside final furlong, just held on, won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Wise Melody (9-7) by a shd, 7 ran.
Superduper 5-1 (9-13) Prominent, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, ran on, won at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf beating Farthermost (10-0) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Magical Speedfit (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on well, 4th of 12, 1l behind First Trim (9-2) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Baytown Blaze 11-4fav (9-4) Behind, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 22l behind Magical Speedfit (9-0) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Another Socket 8-1 (9-3) Went left start, in touch, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 7, 10l behind Monsieur Reynard (9-2) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Speedy Senorita (IRE) 6-4fav (9-11) Made all, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, won at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp (6) gf beating Grudge (9-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Orpen's Art (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Soon led, pushed along and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind First Trim (9-2) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
