pulled early, chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, headway to lead 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, not quicken
towards rear, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace
held up last, some headway from 5f out, ridden 3f out, no impression
mid-division, headway from 3f out, led over 1f out, driven out, just held on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway from 2f out, hard ridden and ran on well final furlong, just failed
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
A chance is taken with Moon Sister, who is selected in preference to Miss Rochester and Isle Of Capri, who both come here on the back of convincing wins and have to merit respect. That said Sea Chorus and Muffett's Dream also won last time out and are others that can help to make the market. However, both need to keep improving and have stiffer tests on their hands. Isle Of Capri has the stamina for the trip and has done nothing but improve since her stamina has been put to a greater test. The form of her Windsor success has taken a number of knocks, though, and she is not one to be going overboard with at cramped odds. Miss Rochester has made good progress this season and deserved her win at Newbury earlier in the month. Sir Michael Stoute's filly is on the upgrade and she represents the biggest threat to the selection. However, Moon Sister is also shaping up nicely and, as her form with subsequent Listed race winner Suzi's Decision reads very well, the daughter of Cadeaux Genereux edges the nomination as the one to be on today.
Shimoni 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (4) pol beating Show Winner (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Moon Sister (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, edged right entering final furlong, ran on, driven out, won at Warwick 1m 3f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul beating Wild Rhubarb (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Hepburn Bell (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Soon pushed along in rear, ridden early straight, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Cosmea (8-7) at Newbury 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Miss Rochester (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Mid-division, steady headway to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, driven out, won at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gd beating Houri (9-5) by 4l, 12 ran.
Star of Gibraltar 10-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace and no impression on leaders final 2f, 6th of 11, 7l behind Cosmea (8-7) at Newbury 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Sea Chorus 3-1fav (9-9) Raced far side, led main group, ridden 2f out, led approaching final furlong, soon edged left, driven inside final furlong, just held on, won at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd beating Fairfield Flame (9-9) by a shd, 8 ran.
Muffett's Dream 50-1 (8-9) Made all, quickened over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd beating Fantasy Crusader (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Isle of Capri 4-1co-fav (9-6) Behind, headway to lead 1f out, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, soon clear, comfortably, won at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in Jul beating Auntie Mame (10-0) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
