in touch, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
close up, lost place over 2f out
chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
in rear and in touch, every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
It's difficult to see past DONNA GRACIOSA (NAP) after her second place at Newmarket and she's only 4lb higher than her victory at Beverley in May. Medina Sidonia hasn't shown much in two starts for Tim Easterby since arriving from France but has plenty of scope and it will be a surprise if his handler doesn't find a race for him soon. The Wee Barra has been beaten in some very modest handicaps and the remaining pair haven't shown enough to be considered.
Medina Sidonia (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Dwelt, held up, effort 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 8 1/4l behind Swaheen (9-0) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Dubai Celebrity 33-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Mythical Moment (9-3) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Donna Graciosa (GER) 11-4fav (8-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on to chase clear winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Trulee Scrumptious (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gd in Jul.
Desktop 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders until over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 17 1/4l behind Pyjama Party (9-3) at Ripon 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
The Wee Barra (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, went 4th well inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Mercury (8-2) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul.