towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, smooth progress over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on
in touch, chased along halfway, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, never near to challenge
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, never dangerous
Brain Washed should be ready to strike form and is the pick ahead of Kensington, Sessay and Russian Symphony. With nothing standing out too much, Tim Easterby looks to have found a suitable opportunity for Brain Washed to finally open her account. She missed the break at Beverley last time but finished third despite the softish going. In addition, the minimum trip would not have been in her favour, and with faster ground and a furlong more to travel, she should go close and is the one to beat. Kensington was sent off favourite at Chepstow in June but flopped badly. He is better than that surely but may be a bit ring-rusty. Sessay was noted making good late headway at Ayr but has had plenty of chances already, while Russian Symphony has kept fairly good company and so is entitled to be there or thereabouts. However, Brain Washed has everything in her favour today and is the one to beat.
