always last, taken to wide outside just after halfway, ridden and beaten over 2f out
raced in 3rd, switched left over 2f out, effort and edged left inside final furlong, ran on to take 2nd final stride
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely
led on rail, narrowly headed inside final furlong, ran on under pressure, lost 2nd final stride
The feature race on the card can go to Rasaman ahead of Goodbye Cash, with Double Bill, Nobilissima and Kelamon all adding spice to a competitive affair. This promises to be close, but despite topweight, we like the claims of Rasaman who bids to get losses back after finishing third when odds-on at Wolverhampton last time. Philip Robinson is normally a good judge of pace, but he tried to go with the leaders on that last outing and had nothing left for the finish. Back on Turf now, he should handle the ground and a big run is expected. Goodbye Cash will be a threat back over his best trip after flopping at Leicester last time, and he definitely handles cut in the ground. In contrast, Double Bill has floundered on going softer than good so far, but it is interesting that Paul Cole lets him take his chance. Nobilissima bombed out badly at Goodwood and seems to struggle at this level at present, and Gentle Guru will also find this company tough, although she will come on for her recent return to action at Sandown. Kelamon won with something in hand over the course-and-distance last time, and there is no reason why he should not get involved despite a rise in the weights. It is a difficult one to weigh up, but if his rider can save a bit for the finish, Rasaman can provide the answer.
Goodbye Cash (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 4, 18l behind Lady Grace (8-5) at Leicester 7f 3yo fll (2) sft in Jun.
Gentle Guru 7-1 (9-4) In touch, led over 1f out, headed inside last, outpaced by winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Sundae (9-2) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Kelamon 7-2 (8-3) Held up, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well and clear final furlong, won at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun beating Edge Closer (9-4) by 2l, 6 ran.
Loves Bidding 66-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, led until headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened 1f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Summer Dancer (9-5) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Rasaman (IRE) 8-11fav (9-7) Prominent, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Diamond Diva (9-5) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Double Bill (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 24l behind Steam Cuisine (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Nobilissima (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 21l behind Mac Gille Eoin (8-9) at Goodwood 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
