TOUR D'AMOUR is the only one here to come into this contest on the back of a win, and we'll side with her ahead of Singora Lady and Paint Splash. It's a poor contest though, and consistency isn't any of these speciality, hence why they're at this level. Something has to win it though. Tour d'Amour's win here earlier in the month was her first in three years, and over slightly further; she's well in at the weights, has a good draw, and a repeat of that previous success could be more than enough to land this. Singora Lady's been running recently in fillies' handicaps; placed last time out after winning at Pontefract, which represents a stiffer test than here, she's usually involved at the finish, but only rarely first home. Paint Splash has only been out of the first three twice in her last nine outings, but only won one of them, and that was a Southwell seller. She should be fine with some cut in the ground, which does increase her appeal. However, in a poor contest, we'll side with Tour d'Amour.
Castlebury (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Towards ridden, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 14, 9l behind Mark Of Meydan (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Efidium 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Dream Express (9-3) at Beverley 7f sell stks (6) gf.
Just Sam (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Dream Express (9-3) at Beverley 7f sell stks (6) gf.
Apache Nation (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not reached leaders, 6th of 13, 4l behind Ensnare (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Bourse (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 3f out, soon hung left, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 7l behind Ensnare (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Singora Lady (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Dwelt and behind, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Hel's Angel (9-9) at Pontefract 1m fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Tour d'Amour (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) won at Redcar 1m 2f fll hcp (5) fm beating Stateside (9-6) by 1l, 8 ran.
Noche de Reyes 200-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, raced keenly in mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, never near leaders, 5th of 12, 12l behind Cipher (8-13) at Redcar 1m mdn auc stks (6) gd in Jun.
Uhuru Peak 25-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, faded final furlong, 10th of 15, 10l behind West End Lad (9-9) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
King's Counsel (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Led, ridden, headed entering final 2f, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 12l behind Dove (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gs.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 10, 6l behind Summer Dancer (9-12) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Drumadoon Bay (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 10, 7l behind Nufoudh (8-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Grey Gurkha 80-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 11, 11l behind Dream Express (9-3) at Beverley 7f sell stks (6) gf.
Paint Splash 8-1 (8-3) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, soon outpaced, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Evening Sunset (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Lady Dunhill (IRE) 15-2 (7-9) Always behind, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Key Decision (10-0) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
