made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never nearer
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
None of these inspire much confidence on recent form including course and distance winner Kath's Legacy, well beaten in both subsequent starts despite finishing runner-up. Lulani was placed at Nottingham but disappointed at Windsor last time and Princess Raihana made little impression on her handicap debut though remains unexposed along with SANTE. The latter has steadily improved in maidens without threatening but could figure now handicapping. Rock Palm has not shown much progress this year though posted a better effort at Leicester recently.
Lulani (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Took keen hold, soon tracked leader, losing place when not much room inside final 2f, 6th of 8, 11 3/4l behind Specialv (8-7) at Windsor 1m hcp fll (5) sft in Jun.
Tea Gown (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 13, 12 1/4l behind Whinging Willie (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Welsh Gem 40-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, lost place over 2f out, 10th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Dubai's Secret (9-5) at Newbury 1m hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Kath's Legacy 9-4jfav (8-11) Tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept and no impression, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Motdaw (9-2) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp fll (4) sft in Jul.
Princess Raihana 12-1 (9-2) Held up in 6th, pushed along halfway, ridden and no real headway final 2f, 6th of 9, 6l behind Crowning Glory (8-10) at Windsor 1m hcp fll (4) gf in Jul.
Gloryette 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, closed over 3f out, weakened from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Niceonecenturion (8-10) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sante (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Shargiah (9-3) at Ripon 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Rock Palm (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Led until over 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 5, 3 3/4l behind Miss Carbonia (9-2) at Leicester 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.