dwelt, in rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
made all, shaken up over 1f out, ran on strongly, eased near finish
held up towards rear, took keen hold, ran green over 4f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well to take 2nd towards finish
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased winner until weakened over 1f out
towards rear, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon headway, chased winner over 1f out, until no extra towards finish
With an official mark of 82 and with Barry Hills boasting a 25 per cent strike rate at the track, Ghost is sure to be popular but there should be some mileage in taking her on as she makes her seasonal return. Newcomers Calipatria, Spanish Island and Crimson Empire are considered but the suggestion is SHETHOUGHTSHEWAS. Alan Swinbank's filly looked in need of the race on debut but only went down by three quarters of a length at Newcastle with Jemima Nicholas in second; the surprise winner is only moderate but Shethoughtshewas may well be able to make the requisite improvement with the yard going well. Spread Boy has shown ability but of more interest are the newcomers from top yards whilst any support for Spanish Island should be taken seriously as the 105,000 guineas breeze up purchase finally makes it to the track; the yard has had a relatively quiet season but Paul Hanagan is five from fifteen for Mikael Magnusson and the yard can ready one. A market check is advised, therefore, but Shethoughtshewas is the suggestion as things stand.
Champagne All Day 200-1 (9-0) Slowly away, outpaced most of way, 13th of 18, 19l behind Primaeval (9-3) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Oct.
The Nifty Belle 100-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in touch and keen, ridden and weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 10, 32l behind Squall (9-3) at Ripon 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Billionaire Boy (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 22l behind The Only Boss (9-0) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Sep.
Ghost (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) With winner, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 5th of 6, 12l behind Racy (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Spanish Island (USA) El Corredor colt out of Suena Cay.
Spread Boy (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on and no impression, 4th of 8, 6l behind George Benjamin (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Calipatria Shamardal filly out of Golden Silca.
Crimson Empire (USA) Empire Maker filly out of Crimson Palace.
Gower Diva 33-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon hung left, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 15l behind Victory Ide Say (9-2) at Doncaster 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf in May.
Hannah Hawk 100-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 16, 26l behind Thabit (9-12) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Shethoughtshewas (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway final furlong, stayed on well, nearest at finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Dolly Royal (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 3yo fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Gypsy Style 20-1 (8-12) Started slowly, green and soon pushed along in rear, struggling halfway, tailed off, last of 9, 47l behind Robinson Cruso (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Stella Marris Danroad filly out of Riyoom.
