prominent, ridden over 2f out weakened over 1f out
towards rear, effort when not much room and clipped heels, fell over 2f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along over 3f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden along 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed after 2f but remained in touch regained lead 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden to challenged 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up behind leaders, switched left over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong
Northern Jem gets the nod here ahead of Isidore Bonheur and Frank Crow. A return to last summer's form would give Isidore Bonheur claims. Harvest Warrior faces a career-high mark but a return to 10 furlongs might help. Northern Jem is proving consistent and comes here on the back of a good second to Monte Alto at Folkestone (see how that horse runs at Windsor on Saturday). The handicapper may just have Just Observing at the moment, while Kildare Sun has so far proven best on the all-weather. Baan has yet to live up to early career promise, while Little Jimbob is worth another try at handicap level following two very good claiming runs. The Mark Johnston-trained Five A Side could be given a chance based on his juvenile form but he will have to leave behind two modest three-year-old runs if he is to play a meaningful part today, and Frank Crow is now three pounds below his April winning mark and, being relatively unexposed at today's trip, could go well. Finally, Ahlawy showed that he is no back number when just touched off at Yarmouth last time in a Ladies' race and cannot be ruled out of a good run but, for the selection, we return to Norhern Jem.
Kamanda Laugh 9-2 (9-7) Prominent, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 26l behind Harvest Warrior (8-9) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Jul.
Isidore Bonheur (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 14l behind Sagredo (9-12) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Harvest Warrior 9-2 (9-8) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Nevada Desert (9-7) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Northern Jem 5-2 (9-6) Held up towards rear, keen hold, headway well over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Monte Alto (9-1) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Just Observing 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 2l behind Sahrati (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Kildare Sun (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden 3f out, beaten when not much room 2f out, last of 10, well behind Domino Dancer (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun.
Baan (USA) 6-1 (10-0) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 9l behind Amanda Carter (7-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Little Jimbob 5-6fav (9-2) Keen early, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Ballyhurry (8-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (6) gd in Jun.
Five A Side 14-1 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 6l behind Sahrati (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Frank Crow 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, not much room over 2f out, driven over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 7l behind Fremen (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Ahlawy (IRE) 3-1fav (10-10) Steadied start, headway on outside from over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, pushed along and stayed on strongly, not reach winner, 2nd of 15, hd behind Regal Sunset (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jul.
