MONTIBOLLI has to give weight away all round, but that may not be enough to stop her completing a hat-trick over this trip, although hot on her heels are likely to be Silly Gilly and Diggeratt. Kevin Ryan's filly is versatile, winning in different conditions, and likes to be at the vanguard from early on. She's been raised four pounds for winning a similar event last time out, which like the previous success was at Ripon, but she sets a decent standard at this level. Silly Gilly is consistent, with a win and three places in her last four runs, most of which have been at a lower grade, and she did win over course and distance a year ago. Indeed she's the only one to have won here over this trip. Diggeratt was stepped up to this trip to a decent Ascot race earlier in the month but couldn't live in that sort of company. Any Richard Fahey runner deserves respect though, and if the yard didn't think she can handle the trip at a lower grade she wouldn't be running here. However, we think she may not be good enough to stop the three-timer being completed by Montibolli.
Montiboli (IRE) 3-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders, led under 2f out, soon ridden, held on near finish, won at Ripon 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Whipma Whopma Gate (8-9) by nk, 12 ran.
Diggeratt (USA) 5-1 (8-7) Chased winner, ridden to challenge well over 2f out, soon one pace, last of 6, 4 1/2l behind Desert Kiss (9-2) at Ascot 1m flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf.
Devinius (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Held up, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 4, 11l behind Ykikamoocow (9-2) at Catterick 7f (5) gd in Jun.
Allformary 15-2 (9-3) In touch, lost place 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 19l behind Jimwil (8-10) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Ykikamoocow 15-2 (9-1) Mid-division, raced keenly, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 8l behind Snow Bay (9-7) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Island Music (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Behind, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Petsas Pleasure (9-3) at Hamilton 1m hcap (5) gf.
Silly Gilly (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 14, 1l behind He's A Humbug (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Flora's Pride 12-1 (9-3) 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Tour d'Amour (8-11) at Redcar 1m 2f fll hcp (5) fm.
Chateauneuf (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, no impression when ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 6l behind Romany Princess (10-0) at Windsor 1m flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Orchestrion 40-1 (8-13) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 26l behind Covert Mission (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcap (6) gs in Oct.
