took keen hold, held up last, some headway on inside well over 2f out, outpaced 2f out, soon hung left and beaten
tracked leader, led over 2f out, hung left to far rail over 1f out, headed post
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, edged left with winner final furlong and ended on far rail, strong challenge under pressure to lead post
held up in touch, pushed along in 4th over 3f out, ridden inside final 2f, no impression, weakened inside final furlong
led 1f, settled tracking leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, soon behind
in touch, ridden and plugged on into 3rd inside final furlong, never going pace of 1st two
led after 1f until headed over 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Dalmarella Dancer and Choral Festival were one-two here last time and both have shown a liking for the track. The latter is weighted to reverse placings this time around but the former is a more consistent performer and always looked as if she could find more if required that day. Senor George and Charlies Mate continue to deliver a good account at this level and are far from ruled out but THIRD STRIKE is taken to defy topweight. He had looked an all-weather specialist when rattling up a four-timer earlier in the year but showed plenty of ability on the grass last time at Newmarket when filling the minor placing. He steps back up in trip now and has strong claims if repeating that latest level. He also goes especially well for Hector Crouch, the combination having already scored three times this year.
Third Strike 20-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Lu's Buddy (9-12) at Newmarket 1m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Dalmarella Dancer (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at Windsor 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun beating Choral Festival (8-12) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Choral Festival 4-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on near finish, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Dalmarella Dancer (8-6) at Windsor 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Royal Etiquette (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Started very slowly and reluctant, in touch in 7th 8f out, headway on outside chasing leaders over 3f out, ridden on outside 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 17l behind Scarlet Sash (9-9) at Windsor 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (6) gf in Jun.
Sexy Secret 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon behind, 10th of 14, 13l behind Lu's Buddy (9-12) at Newmarket 1m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Charlies Mate 3-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Young Jackie (8-6) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Movie Magic 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened under pressure over 2f out, 7th of 11, 18l behind Sweet P (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Senor George (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort on inside over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Kirtling (9-1) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
