behind, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on to go 3rd final furlong
prominent, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, one pace
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always towards rear, no impression
went left stalls and soon led, ridden, hung badly left and headed over 2f out, soon no chance
chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
Shadow Bay, Finnegan McCool and Servoca are the trio to look at here, with Finnegan McCool getting the vote. Shadow Bay has not been seen since April when he ran a great race to finish a close fourth behind a useful type at Ripon. The race worked out well but Shadow Bay has been off the track since and is not proven on a fast surface-his latest start was on an easy surface. Servoca finished runner-up in two solid races before being decisively beaten in the Norfolk Stakes. This is step down in class after that Group Two affair but top weight may prove an anchor. Finnegan McCool left previous form behind when benefitting from a well judged George Baker ride at Windsor, coing from off the pace to score nicely. Classic winning trainer Ralph Beckett is considering a tilt at a top Newbury contest with his charge, and he may end up better than a handicapper in due course. Finnegan McColl is on the upgrade and can follow up.
Servoca (CAN) 16-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, found nil, weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 11, 8l behind South Central (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Finnegan McCool 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, kept on well, won at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun beating My Sweet Georgia (8-12) by 1l, 9 ran.
Soul Sista (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Imperial Guest (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f nov stk (5) gd in May.
Redhead (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching 1f out and weakened, 7th of 9, 9l behind Misdaqeya (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Shadow Bay (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, outpaced halfway, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Anglezarke (8-12) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Madison Belle 40-1 (8-0) Mid division, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Penny's Gift (8-11) at Chepstow 6f nov stk (4) gf in Jun.
Ridgeway Silver 66-1 (8-7) Dwelt, tracked leaders and keen, lost place from halfway, 5th of 8, 7l behind Penny's Gift (8-11) at Chepstow 6f nov stk (4) gf in Jun.
Noworneva 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up, headway when bumped over 3f out, soon ridden, never dangerous, last of 5, 16l behind Souter's Sister (8-6) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
