mid-division, ridden to chase leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased winner over 2f out, soon weakened
made all, ridden clear final furlong
tracked leaders and hung left throughout, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
steady to start, held up behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, until ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression
pushed along towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on
Doric Charm gets the vote in the opener with Top Royelle and Inflagranti rated as the main dangers. The selection was well supported in the market before scoring impressively at Ayr last week when beating Morristown Music. She proved that day that she can handle today's ground conditions and she sets the standard for the rest. Top Royelle is another that will go on the ground and she has been running in better company than this. However, she still has plenty to prove and she does not look as progressive as our selection. Inflagranti has got soem fair form but this may not be her trip and she is unproven on the ground so the percentage call is to take her on. Swift Princess is an interesting newcomer and is worth a look in the market, but for the winner we are happy to stick with Doric Charm.
Top Royelle 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 8l behind Lady Lily (8-11) at Leicester 6f 2yo fll hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Inflagranti 12-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 5l behind Mogok Ruby (8-11) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept.
Doric Charm 6-4fav (8-12) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Sept beating Morristown Music (8-12) by 3l, 8 ran.
Swift Princess (IRE) Namid filly, half-sister to several winners on the Flat and over hurdles including useful sprinter Presto Shinko.
Blissfully 50-1 (8-5) Started slowly, always rear division, 6th of 7, 11l behind Ice Mountain (8-7) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul.
Bathwick Fancy (IRE) 66-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 14th of 17, 22l behind Blithe (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gs in Sept.
Aaron's Way 5-1 (8-1) Pulled hard, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 12, 8l behind Roodolph (8-9) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sept.
Mujart 66-1 (8-7) Raced far side, in touch, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 6l behind Miss Ippolita (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Dancing Daisy (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Ridden in rear halfway, moderate headway final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Ishibee (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo fll sll (6) pol in Aug.
Miss Daawe 50-1 (8-10) Started slowly, always towards rear, 16th of 17, 18l behind Fantasy Parkes (8-10) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Princess Zada 25-1 (8-4) Went left start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when lost action over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Buccellati (9-1) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.