disputed lead, led over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge leading pair
disputed lead until over 2f out, soon ridden, every chance until well inside final furlong
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
With plenty of cut in the ground we will side with Ellmau to take this novices' contest, with Tamrai Dancer the obvious danger and Distant Charm another leading player. Ellmau won at the first time of asking at Southwell and although that fibresand form does not always translate to cut on turf, his sire Dr Fong acted well with plenty of cut and it is on that basis, plus his potential for improvement, that he gets the nod. Tamrai Dancer won a 5f contest here last time of soft and now steps up to this trip. On pedigree she should be suited by that and so she can clearly give the selection plenty to do. Distant Charm is another previous winner in the contest, having taken a Lingfield maiden last time. However, the going here should put paid to his chances and he is opposed. Rub Of The Relic has not been in bad form in defeat but may have to wait for another day, but Ellmau began well and can continue winning form here.
Distant Charm (IRE) 5-2fav (8-13) Led, headed over 3f out, led again 1f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun beating Ruby Delta (8-9) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) Made most stand's side group, stayed on well, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Allahor (8-6) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jun.
Tamrai Dancer 4-1 (8-4) Always prominent, led over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jun beating Shatter Resistant (8-12) by 4l, 6 ran.
Pay Pay Pay 20-1 (8-7) Always outpaced in rear, never on terms, 8th of 10, 20l behind Geestring (8-8) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) sft in Jun.
Champagne Dancer 20-1 (9-3) Started slowly, in rear, still plently to do over 1f out, stayed on steadily inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 7l behind Barbarossa (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Ellmau 7-1 (8-13) With leader, led over 1f out, held on well under pressure, won at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in May beating Dubai Dynamo (8-11) by a hd, 11 ran.
Complete Frontline (GER) 12-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Lady Rangali (8-7) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
