A competitive finale can go the way of Silca Elegance who is preferred to Apache Dawn and Almost Married. The selection has gone well in each of his last two starts and from a good draw here he can go well, especially as he will not mind a bit of juice in the ground. Apache Dawn has shown some promise but the truth is he was a little disappointing last time and he may find this trip a little on the sharp side. Almost Married showed some promise on his debut but he has yet to win on the turf or over this trip so there are questions for him to answer. Lempicka is an interesting newcomer who could be worth a look in the market, but for the winner we will return to Silca Elegance.
Almost Married (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, effort 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 7l behind Aegis (9-0) at Southwell 1m mdn stk (5) fbs in May.
Apache Dawn 8-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Shevchenko (9-2) at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Baybshambles (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Bid For Gold (9-3) at Redcar 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Moheebb (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Went left start, always towards rear, 15th of 17, 13l behind Aqmaar (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Silca Elegance 5-2fav (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders final furlong, stayed on well, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Vainglory (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stk (5) sft.
Celeb Style (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Azeema (9-0) at Chester 7f 3yo mdn fll (3) gd in May.
Lempicka Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Green Target.
Miss Taboo (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) Led, headed over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Maia (8-10) at Catterick 6f 3yo fll mdn (6) gf in May.
