mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
in touch, ridden over 1f out, edged right and every chance inside final furlong, held when stumbled close home
started slowly, towards rear, soon pushed along, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong
prominent, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed and not much room inside final furlong, weakening when stumbled close home
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left and stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
Nottingham has already been a lucky place for the owners of Out The Ordinary this season and they can enjoy their visit to Colwick Park even more if their charge runs up to expectations this evening. Sands Crooner, who was down the field in an ordinary Norfolk Stakes, and Secret Night, a consistent filly from the in-form Mick Channon yard, can provide the sternest challenges from the rest. Secret Night put in her best effort to date when chasing home a potentially useful type at Salisbury 10 days ago and will be hard to shake off if she is in the same frame of mind tonight. It may well be that she needs a little give underfoot, though. And any rain will help her cause. Sands Crooner is becoming hard to win with and it may be dangerous to read too much into his mid-division finish in the Norfolk Stakes last time. That form has already taken a couple of knocks and it may be more profitable to look elsewhere. Which brings us back to Out The Ordinary, who has more scope for improvement that his main rivals here. This brother to Molcombe Stakes winner Inya Lake, has already displayed a lively turn of foot and, with Graham Gibbons back in the plate, the partnership have plenty going for them again this time around.
On The Side 40-1 (9-0) Hampered start, soon behind and outpaced, 7th of 11, 8l behind River Crossing (8-9) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Out The Ordinary 3-1fav (8-11) Dwelt, soon with leader, hung left and led over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Zennerman (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Safari Mischief 17-2 (8-11) Held up, driven along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 13l behind Call My Number (8-13) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Sands Crooner (IRE) 200-1 (8-12) Led early, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Masta Plasta (8-12) at York 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Lady Zanzara (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and green 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out, 5th of 16, 3l behind Oceans Apart (8-11) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf in May.
Piccelina 50-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, effort on outside 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 16l behind Golden Acer (8-11) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in Jun.
Power Assisted 25-1 (8-11) Slowly away, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 11, 3l behind Forces Sweetheart (8-8) at Lingfield 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Secret Night 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Fisola (8-11) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
