with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden and lost pace over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind, tailed off over 1f out
held up, ridden 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, hung left and kept on
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
with leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, one pace
towards rear, ridden and headway well over 1f out, one pace
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, went 2nd inside last, one pace
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1f out
This can finally be the day for Blue Maeve to add to his tally. Dancing Deano, Linda Green and Banjo Bay are very much respected as dangers, while it will be foolhardy to rule out a big run from Golden Asha, who is a rare runner at the course for Neville Callaghan. The booking of Jamie Spencer suggests that the Newmarket-based handler means business with Golden Asha, who caused a big upset when defeating the 98-rated Spirit Of Chester at Brighton in July. This lightly raced filly is a consistent type that is worth putting in as a saver option if the odds are not too restricting. Banjo Bay ended a long losing run when scoring in a lads race at Nottingham in May. He is a likely candidate to cut out the running but his knack of setting things up for a strong finisher has to be a concern. Linda Green is another that has enjoyed a profitable campaign and is thriving on being kept busy. However, she has looked held off this sort of mark recently and needs to pull something more out of the fire. Dancing Deano is less exposed than many and is versatile regarding his best ground. He shaped as if he is on the way back with a solid effort at Haydock at the start of this month and can make his presence felt with a similar performance. However, preference goes to Blue Maeve, who has performed with credit when taking on stiffer opposition in his last few starts. This looks an easier assignment for the selection and, as he is one of only a handful that is in truly good heart, Blue Maeve just gets the nod.
Banjo Bay (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sarraaf (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gf in May.
Blue Maeve 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, driven along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, shd behind Tommy Smith (8-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf.
Nistaki (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and behind, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 7l behind Compton Plume (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) gf.
Linda Green 7-1 (8-11) Held up and behind, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 8, 3l behind The Bonus King (9-0) at Carlisle 7f stk 0-65 (5) gf.
Dancing Deano (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind African Gift (8-13) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Golden Asha 4-1 (8-8) Chased leaders and keen, ridden 3f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 6f mdn aut stk (6) frm in Jul beating Spirit of Chester (8-8) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Missperon (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 14l behind Mr Wolf (9-13) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gd.
Pertemps Magus 4-1fav (9-0) Always behind, 11th of 13, 11l behind Linda Green (8-6) at Windsor 6f fll hcp (4) gs in Jul.
