raced far side, dwelt, chased leaders, ridden halfway, never dangerous
raced stands side, slowly into stride, held up mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, never able to challenge
raced stands side, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
raced stands side, slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well
raced stands side, mid-division, ridden halfway, soon beaten
raced stands side, behind, some late headway, never nearer
led far side and on terms, effort over 1f out, no chance with stands side group
raced stands side, tracked leader, led 2f out, and over all leader, soon hard ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
raced stands side, held up towards rear, never dangerous
rider late removing hood, always tailed off
tracked leader far side, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
raced stands side, mid-division, headway and hung right over 2f out, soon no impression
led stands side group and overall leader, headed 2f out, soon one pace
raced stands side, chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
DARCEY and Simple Rhythm hold solid claims in this contest whilst Rio Sands makes a little each-way appeal. We're long on numbers and short on form in this contest and, although racing can always surprise, there aren't too many that can be seriously considered on known form. As this is a seller there are concerns with regards to the chances of the market leaders but Darcey won well enough last time despite hanging badly and she has the speed to be effective at this shorter trip. Simple Rhythm has done most of her racing this season over the minimum but she did win over this trip as a juvenile and has been a consistent performer for the level. She should go well again whilst Rio Sands hails from a yard that has just enjoyed a welcome return to the winners' enclosure and ran well enough in a handicap last time to merit consideration. Faraway Sound lacks a run but comes into this on the figures as does Indian Diva although she was struggling for form when last seen. A lot of the principals are drawn high which may not be ideal but we hope that they can cope as they include our selection, Darcey.
Indian Diva (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Left start, behind, some headway halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 8, 17l behind Castles In The Air (9-10) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Kingsgate Castle 7-2fav (9-8) Hampered and lost place over 4f out, dropped to rear, not a danger after, 9th of 11, 7l behind Hatman Jack (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Paint Stripper 33-1 (10-0) Chased leaders 4f, 11th of 14, 16l behind Realt Na Mara (10-10) at Carlisle 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Rio Sands 25-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Hotham (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Sheik'n'knotsterd 33-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 16th of 18, 12l behind Just Sam (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Warners Bay (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Raced far side, chased leader, weakened over 2f out, 16th of 18, 21l behind Titus Gent (10-4) at Thirsk 6f ladies hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Darcey 13-8fav (8-7) In touch, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden clear when edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well comfortably, won at Newcastle 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf beating Carnival Dream (8-13) by 4l, 10 ran.
Faraway Sound (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Hampered at start, always behind, last of 9, 12l behind Spiritual Art (9-3) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec.
Simple Rhythm 10-3fav (9-4) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Theta Wave (9-4) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Little Bones 40-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 9, 27l behind Overwing (9-8) at Leicester 6f 3yo fll hcp (5) gf in Jun '08.
Adozen Dreams 50-1 (8-7) Chased leaders for 1f, 11th of 13, 13l behind Theta Wave (9-4) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Italian Dame 100-1 (9-0) Always in rear, last of 15, 26l behind Royal Defence (9-0) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Jul.
Kneesy Earsy Nosey 28-1 (7-13) Chased leader, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 23l behind Off Chance (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rossett Rose (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders 6f, 14th of 17, 20l behind Winrob (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Taguna (IRE) Tagula filly out of Tahlil.
