tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd post
keen, held up in rear, ridden and weakened 2f out
soon led, headed over 3f out, chased leader after, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in rear, outpaced over 3f out
held up, ridden 2f out, never nearer
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon one pace
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd post
Miss Eze could be anything after just one start and one win, however preference is for PENNY'S GIFT despite a long hard season. Well-clear on the official ratings, Richard Hannon's filly has amassed over ¿175,000 this season in prize-money. Yet to run a bad race, she comes here on the back of a respectable four lengths sixth in the Rockfel. The drop back in trip is likely to suit at this track and everything looks in place for a big run. Happy Forever has been progressive in handicaps lately but this is obviously a step up in grade, as it is for Miss Eze who impressed when taking a Folkestone maiden earlier this month. Albertine Rose is yet to taste success and it is hard to envisage that changing here, and more obvious dangers should include Art Princess and Qalahari who don't have much to find on official ratings. This looks a good opportunity for Penny's Gift to win again. (Nick Doggett)
Albertine Rose 8-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden to chase winner 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, always held final 100 yards, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Kheleyf's Silver (8-12) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Art Princess (USA) 25-1 (8-11) In touch centre group, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 19, 6l behind Amour Propre (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs.
Calahonda 11-2 (9-1) Led 1f, tracked leader, challenging 3f out, regained lead over 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 12, shd behind Reaction (8-9) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Caranbola 22-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 22, 2 1/2l behind Total Gallery (8-9) at Redcar 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Coconut Shy 66-1 (8-11) Prominent centre group, weakened quickly over 1f out, 18th of 19, 14l behind Amour Propre (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs.
Flame Of Ireland (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway to 8th 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gs in Sept beating Dancing Bandit (8-12) by 3l, 28 ran.
Happy Forever (FR) 7-4fav (8-13) Chased leaders, switched left inside final furlong, ran on to lead near finish, won at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Evelyn May (9-3) by a nk, 12 ran.
Miss Eze 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well final furlong, won at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft beating Midnight Fantasy (9-0) by 1l, 12 ran.
Oasis Breeze 9-1 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead post, won at Catterick 5f nov stk (5) gs beating To The Point (9-0) by a shd, 7 ran.
Penny's Gift 8-1 (8-12) Raced far side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 4l behind Lahaleeb (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd.
Qalahari (IRE) 11-4 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Ouqba (9-1) at Salisbury 6f 2yo stk (2) gd.
