outpaced
held up in rear, headway, squeezed through over 1f out, led , hung left inside final furlong, ran on
led to over 1f out, weakened quickly
held up in mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in touch, headway to chase leader over 1f out, still well there when carried left inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
pulled hard in mid-division, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out weakened over 1f out
raced wide, prominent, still pressing leaders on outside 2f out, hung left, no impression inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders 4f
held up behind leaders on rail, not clear run repeatedly from 2f out, found room, squeezed through inside final furlong, ran on strongly, went 2nd near finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
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This is a wide open fillies' handicap to close the card and the shortlist contains Lawyers Choice, Russian Gift and Scarlett Heart with the vote given to the last mentioned. The selection has more on her plate here because her recent win came in a claimer, however she did score with plenty in hand that day and she looks to be a filly on the upgrade. Lawyers Choice is an interesting runner on her handicap debut and she is afforded respect. But the reality is that she has been off the track since last year and she may just need this run to set her straight. Russian Gift chased home Ocean Blaze last time and as that rival runs in the 8.05 race tonight, then that will give a decent indication as to the merits of the form. Ensign's Trick has been running well and seems to be improving with her racing so she is not one to dismiss lightly. However, Scarlett Heart looked like one to stay on the right side of last time and she gets our vote.
Lawyers Choice 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, progress over 4f out, led 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Lacework (9-0) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Russian Gift (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up, effort 2f out, headway to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Ocean Blaze (8-13) at Bath 5f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gd.
Dressed To Dance (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up in mid-division, not much room over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 5l behind Darfour (8-9) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Scarlett Heart (IRE) 11-8fav (8-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, pushed clear, won at Bath 5f 3yo clm (6) gd beating Eastern Princess (8-0) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Ensign's Trick 10-1 (8-9) Always prominent, chased winner over 1f out, soon ridden, no impression, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Nobilissima (9-0) at Chepstow 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gs in May.
Scarlet Oak 9-2 (8-12) Soon behind and outpaced, headway on outer well over 1f out, stayed on well to chase winner towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Nordic Light (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Princess Ileana (IRE) 10-3 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Baileys Outshine (9-4) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Expensive Art (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, stayed on one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Express Wish (9-0) at Brighton 6f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
