mid-division, ridden 3f out, some progress, short lived
never a factor
towards rear, effort over 3f out, switched right 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden and some moderate late progress
mid-division, steady headway 6f out, chased leaders over 3f out, edged left 2f out, every chance final furlong, not run on
mid-division, effort 3f out, one pace
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, pressed final furlong, kept on
in touch, weakened 4f out
in rear, ridden and progress from 4f out, edging left under pressure from 3f out, one pace
broke well, keen, weakened quickly halfway
always detached
led, headed over 3f out, hard ridden, plugged on one pace
Not an easy start for the punters and Spanish Diva is our selection with Turner's Touch and Sand Repeal put up as alternatives. Spanish Diva ran a fair second over 1m2f at the course and appeared to appreciate the step up in trip. Admittedly, today's trip is a leap into the dark but Simon Walker has been booked for the mount. Turner's Touch is better known as an all-weather specialist. He held every chance in a better contest at Newmarket but has now gone up an extra 1lb for his trouble. Joshua Moore, who partnered him that day, has gone with Wyeth. Sand Repeal was a tad disappointing at Yarmouth. He's better than that effort and won't be too far away again. Boot N Toot has been hurdling and makes her first run on the level for almost a year. Ex-Pat Haslam inmate, Neutrino has had his moments in the past and is watched in the market for any signs of inspiration. Calculating has dropped down the weights after a series of modest efforts. Spanish Diva is the pick.
Calculating (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 11, 7l behind Alnwick (9-0) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Boot 'n Toot 4-5fav (9-2) Held up in rear, headway on outside from 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Atlantic Gamble (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f clm (6) pol in Sept.
Turner's Touch 10-1 (11-5) In touch, pushed along 3f out, not much room over 1f out, went 2nd briefly inside final furlong, not run on, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Laish Ya Hajar (11-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f amt hcp 0-80 (5) gf in Jul.
Neutrino 7-1 (10-0) Bumped start, soon led, ridden, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 10l behind Sforzando (9-6) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Spanish Diva 9-2 (9-13) Held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, no extra inside final furling, 2nd of 9, hd behind Flying Applause (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Trawlerman (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Dwelt, pulled hard early, held up in last pair, weakened 3f out, 6th of 7, 27l behind Dance The Star (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Wyeth 6-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden when slightly hampered 1f out, stayed on towards finish, never nearer, 6th of 8, 3l behind Moonshine Creek (8-2) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Sand Repeal (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Led 1f, remained prominent, joined leader over 3f out, ridden, every chance approaching 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Chiff Chaff (8-9) at Yarmouth 2m hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Sharmy (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Always in rear, 12th of 14, 23l behind Nawamees (9-7) at Leicester 1m 4f clm (5) gd in Jul.
Converti 20-1 (8-11) Settled rear, ridden along and detached over 5f out, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 6l behind Isle of Capri (9-6) at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Amanda's Lad (IRE) 80-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon behind, 10th of 13, 18l behind Varadouro (9-12) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs in Jul.
Deo Gratias (POL) 20-1 (9-10) Always in the rear, last of 15, 45l behind Mad Professor (10-5) at Chepstow 1m 4f amt hcp (6) gf in Jul.
A One (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Led to well over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 10, 24l behind Gallego (10-3) at Salisbury 1m amt hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
