tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 7f out, headed 3f out, eased when beaten final 2f
with leaders, led over 3f out, kept on well
in rear, headway 4f out, challenged 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
led, headed 7f out, driven over 5f out, lost place and eased final 3f
missed break, tracked leaders and keen, challenged 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up, behind halfway, lost place final 3f
tracked leaders, joined leaders 4f out, ridden and lost final 2f
Ovthenight is selected to reverse recent form with Precision Break, while Red Lily is also respected as a live contender in race of this nature. Red Lily appears to be getting better as she gains in experience, which may have plenty to do with her stepping up to a more appropriate trip. A bit give underfoot should not be too much of a problem for the Red Ransom filly and she is worth a cover bet at the likely odds. Precision Break has been a revelation since switching to turf and has remained unbeaten from four starts. A 6lb penalty makes life tougher today but he has a likeable attitude and will not go down without a fight. However, Ovthenight is an equally progressive type and, with the old theory about weight stopping trains holding water, this looks a fair chance for Ovthenight to extract revenge on his old rival.
Precision Break (USA) 6-4fav (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon clear, unchallenged, won at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jun beating Don't Stop Me Now (8-8) by 7l, 7 ran.
Rowan Rio 12-1 (9-1) Soon switched right and held up, ridden over 2f out, effort on headway on inside over 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 11l behind Tomintoul Flyer (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Mezzanisi (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Held up, headway on bit 2f out, not much room briefly over 1f out, pushed along, ran on to lead inside final furlong, held on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) frm in Jun beating Miss Carlotta (8-11) by a nk, 10 ran.
Ovthenight (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, kept on under pressure over 1f out until no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Precision Break (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Red Merlin (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Buddy Holly (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Red Lily (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and switched left over 2f out, stayed on steadily, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Moment's Notice (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Shanafarahan (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, hung left and weakened final 2f, last of 12, 44l behind Borasco (9-1) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Oberlin (USA) 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, lost place on inside over 3f out, no chance after, 10th of 12, 10l behind Dancing Dik (8-6) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
