led ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner final furlong
steadied start, held up behind, driven and some headway over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up mid-division on outside, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd over 1f out, no impression with leading pair
tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well to go clear final furlong, comfortably
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, lost place over 4f out and behind, stayed on under pressure on outside final 2f, never on terms
raced keenly, tracked leaders, driven 4f out, ridden and stayed on same pace under pressure final 2f, no impression
SALEROSA has a remarkable record here and may be worth chancing ahead of the likes of Major Phil and Elusive Fame providing that the price is right. Anne Duffield's mare has five course victories and a second to her name from just six runs at the track so is clearly a formidable force. As Salerosa moves up in the weights she's clearly going to find life harder and she has a 4lb rise to contend with on her seasonal return. Major Phil is clearly of interest given the form of his yard and his pedigree strongly suggests that he'll act on this track and it would be no great surprise were he to actually improve for his first run on the surface but he's unlikely to be much of a price. Elusive Fame hails from a yard with a great track record and he's fully effective over this course and distance but Flores Sea has yet to win beyond seven furlongs so can be opposed on that basis and Fadhb Ar Bith may emerge as a bigger threat having caught the eye under hands and heels behind Flores Sea over seven furlongs last time. An interesting heat but course specialist Salerosa may just represent a spot of value.
Hits Only Jude (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 15th of 18, 15l behind Come And Go (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Salerosa (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Took keen hold in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec beating Mozayada (9-2) by nk, 9 ran.
Major Phil (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Dingaan (9-11) at Bath 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Elusive Fame (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Tracked winner, short of room over 4f out, hard ridden to challenge 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Trans Sonic (8-8) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-90) (3) fbs.
Miss Bootylishes 17-2 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, effort and every chance 1f out, no quicken, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Just Five (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Sacrilege 20-1 (8-11) Keen, tracked leader until 7f out, remained close up, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 19l behind Aurorian (9-5) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Flores Sea (USA) 14-1 (7-13) Started very slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Trans Sonic (8-8) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-90) (3) fbs.
Fadhb Ar Bith (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Flores Sea (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Apr.
