held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, soon chasing winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, weakened over 3f out
slow away, well behind, some headway from over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out until entering final furlong, no extra
If Yes Sir can translate his abilities from the jumps to the level then he'd have every chance here, but his recent Chepstow run did not set the pulse racing and we'll look elsewhere and side with Heritage Coast in this maiden. Khalid Abdulla's filly has finished runner-up in her last four starts, but does not look ungenuine for all that. Perhaps she just lacks a little bit of toe when it comes to the crunch, but this stiff track and longer trip can help to blunt any turn of foot from her rivals and her solid form can finally pay off here. Nisaal should be suited by conditions and trip here and is respected, but he was well beaten last time and still has plenty to prove. Boucheron made a satisfactory debut here and now has invaluable c&d experience, so with improvement anticipated she could be a threat. Motarid is coming along nicely and has going and trip to suit, so a win would be no major surprise, but we'll give Heritage Coast one more chance to get it right.
Yes Sir (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Started slowly, soon in touch, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 9, 18l behind Manyriverstocross (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Kaichou (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, 7th of 11, 29l behind Miss Marvellous (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul '07.
Lough Diver (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, some headway under strong pressure over 1f out, 7th of 13, 11l behind Gravitation (8-12) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Major Promise Lomitas gelding out of winning sprinter Distant Diva.
Manalito 15-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden, weakened 2f out, 5th of 9, 14l behind Manyriverstocross (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Motarid (USA) 11-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Dalhaan (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Nisaal (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Towards rear, headway 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Manyriverstocross (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Tuxedo 100-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always in rear, 12th of 14, 21l behind Speed Ticket (9-12) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Willaby Lad 80-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 27l behind Wikaala (9-3) at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Bella Medici Medicean filly, half-sister to middle-distance winner Dee Cee Elle.
Boucheron 20-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Dalhaan (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Heritage Coast (USA) 10-3fav (9-9) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Buddy Holly (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
