tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace soon after
bumped start, tracked leader, ridden halfway, soon weakened
in rear, keen, never on terms
Night of Fortune can take this one, ahead of Shampagne and Heaven and Hell. It's a tight little contest, with only the 5 of them set to face the starter, and with such a small field, the draw may not be much of a factor. Sir Mark Prescott's colt made all when winning last time out at Kempton on Thursday over this distance, and despite a penalty for that success, remains well in at the weights. Teenage jockey Andrea Antanzi's making a name for himself and takes the ride on Heaven and Hell, who's consistently placed, but yet to live up to expectations following a winning debut in April at Bath. It's his first run on the fibresand, and the slower surface may suit. Connections of Shampagne will crack open the bubbly if he notches his third win of the year. He drops back down to this grade, after a couple of disappointing runs among more exalted company, but he does have impressive wins at Pontefract and Kempton to his credit. In a tricky looking affair though, we'll hope to cash in with Night of Fortune.
Shampagne 40-1 (9-1) Raced far side, never a factor, 22nd of 23, 12l behind Jargelle (8-6) at Newbury 5f 2yo aut (2) gd.
Night of Fortune 9-4fav (9-2) Made all, led, ridden clear over 1f out, driven out final furlong, comfortably, won at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (4) pol beating Hold The Bucks (8-0) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Happy Anniversary (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on strongly towards finish, 3rd of 11, hd behind Folsomprisonblues (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in May.
Indian Blade (IRE) 20-1 (7-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased well over 1f out, last of 8, 27l behind Swingfire (7-5) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Heaven Or Hell (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 16, 13l behind Shadow Bay (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gd.
