towards rear on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon hampered, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
mid-division on inside, headway 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, kept on
soon towards rear, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 3f out, no impression
led, headed over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division on outside, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, held towards finish
chased leaders on inside, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, held on well
mid-division, pushed along well over 1f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
with leaders, hung left and weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
close up, led over 3f out, hung left and headed well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left and kept on inside final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, no extra towards finish
chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly away, towards rear on inside, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
A speculative punt on LEITZU is recommended, while Kingsdine and First Term are others with solid claims that ought to be given time for consideration. First Term met trouble at the start at Warwick last time out and struggled to land a serious blow as a result. She did finish-off very strongly in that race, though. And as this stiff finish is expected to be to her liking, the Richard Hannon-trained filly has a solid chance on theses terms. Kingsdine fully deserved his victory at Bath 16 days ago - gaining just reward for a series of near misses. A 5lb higher mark is fair in the context of this race and another bold show can be expected. Support in the betting ring for the likes of Madlool and Sonny G would also be noteworthy, as either is capable of nicking a place in the frame if all eighteen take their chances. However, Leitzu responded well for Kieren Fallon at Chepstow a fortnight ago and, as the Irishman now knows a bit more about what it's going to take to get the best out of the Barathea filly, the 'Fallon Factor' is again going to be a most crucial element.
Blue Sparkle (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 15l behind Ken's Girl (9-0) at Newbury 7f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Madlool (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Illustrious Prince (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Mellifera 7-1 (8-11) Held up, never a factor, 10th of 15, 10l behind Gobama (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Panpiper 22-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in mid-division, struggling and no chance final 2f, 7th of 11, 23l behind Flambeau (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Lady Slippers (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) In touch, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 13l behind Deacon Blues (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct.
Larkrise Star 16-1 (8-13) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 17l behind Babycakes (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol in May.
Leitzu (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Chased leading pair, driven and effort to challenge on outside when hung left over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Erebus (9-0) at Chepstow 6f 3yo stk 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Kingsdine (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hung right, held on well, won at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May beating Sparkle Park (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
First Term 14-1 (9-2) Bumped and pushed right start, held up in rear, headway when switched right and not clear run over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, unable to trouble leaders, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Super Yellow (9-2) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Hill Of Miller (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 15, 7l behind Rockabilly Rebel (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Sonny G (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Steadied, switched right start and held up in rear, staying on under pressure when switched left inside final furlong, kept on, 5th of 13, 7l behind Tell Halaf (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Set To Go 16-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and hard pressed over 2f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, rallied to regain lead when edged right final 75 yards, just held on, disqualified, placed 2nd, in a race won by Lastkingofscotland (9-11) at Chepstow 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf in May, 7 ran.
Imperial Warrior 7-1 (8-10) Chased leaders on rail, hung left over 2f out, soon driven, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Tell Halaf (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Lady Willa (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 11l behind Babycakes (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol in May.
One Hit Wonder 100-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always struggling in rear, 12th of 14, 18l behind Eton Forever (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn stks (4) pol in May.
Chateau Zara 12-1 (8-1) Soon led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Avon River (9-4) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Michael's Nook 66-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, reminders halfway, never a factor, 6th of 11, 11l behind Flambeau (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Volatilis (IRE) 4-1fav (8-9) Pressed leader, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Al Dafa (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo stk 0-65 (6) gf in May.
