tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear of main group, switched left and headway over 1f out, strong run to lead inside final furlong, soon clear
in touch on inside when hampered and checked after 1f, never dangerous after
in touch, effort over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear of main group, headway 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on lost 3rd close home
started slowly, always behind
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3ft out, weakened 2f out
mid-division until weakened 2f out
prominent, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on
chased leaders to over 2f out, gradually weakened
reared in stalls start, veered badly left soon afterwards, always tailed off
in touch when hampered and checked on rail after 1f, not recover
led narrowly, ridden 2f out, stayed on until headed and no extra inside final furlong
On a competitive night of Windsor racing we have, ahem, a competitive race with the in-form Dont Tell Sue selected ahead of Loch Verdi and Manniko. Dont Tell Sue and Loch Verdi come here as recent winners that are jumping out of their skins. Both are very much respected. A seven pounds rise for his Newmarket win ought not stop the well-drawn Rochdale from going well. Blue Aura is closely weighted with him, though, based on that form. Phantom Whisper came back to form at Nottingham last time and this better going might suit this quick gelding even better. Matuza is well regarded and surely better than his Ascot run, where he pulled hard, Fisola's Yarmouth second to Empress Jain in April has since been massively boosted, although the now first-time visored - but poorly drawn - Brunelleschi is closely weighted with her based on that form, Devine Dancer is lightly raced and improving, although the handicapper has taken a dim view of her Yarmouth win, and Marriage Value has not yet built on juvenile promise. Brunelleschi is also closely weighted with Manniko based on their recent meeting but the latter races in first-time blinkers today and is well drawn. Finally, Saxon Saint has it to do, we feel, from his current mark which, in turn, returns us to the selection, which is Dont Tell Sue.
Rochdale 7-4fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May beating Woodnook (9-0) by 1l, 11 ran.
Phantom Whisper 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, led halfway, ridden and headed final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Hogmaneigh (8-11) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (3) sft in May.
Matuza (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Took keen hold in touch, effort on outer over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Trafalgar Bay (9-2) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May.
Fisola (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Empress Jain (8-11) at Yarmouth 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Devine Dancer 11-1 (9-4) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, in command final furlong, eased near finish, won at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in May beating Yellow Card (9-4) by 1l, 10 ran.
Mannikko (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Didn't We (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Blue Aura (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, edged left over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Rochdale (9-4) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Don't Tell Sue 5-6fav (9-11) Made all, unchallenged, won at Chepstow 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd beating Shes Minnie (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
