took keen hold, held up in last trio, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression when hung left over 1f out
steadied start, held up in last pair, stayed alone on near side in straight and well on terms, 3rd and one pace final furlong, kept on pressing for 2nd, no chance with winner
took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led inside final 2f, hung left over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
chased leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, no impression final furlong, kept on to hold 2nd
took keen hold in rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, behind and eased over 1f out, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced keenly, soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, chased leader until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A fair contest for the grade with PURPLE 'N GOLD clear on official ratings. Despite being strangely disappointing last time, his overall profile does make him the one to beat, especially as George Baker is a shrewd placer of his charges at a lowly level. Emperors Waltz looks an obvious threat after always looking in control when landing a modest Yarmouth seller in the past week. Both of the aforementioned have only enjoyed six runs to date and it will be interesting to see if there's any further improvement delivered by either contender. Anginola has place claims at best and check out any market support for Swift Winged, dropped into this grade for the first time by Hughie Morrison.
Bussa 16-1 (9-2) Started slowly, held up last, went modest 5th 2f out, never involved, 5th of 6, 18l behind Dove Cottage (8-8) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Satwa Ballerina 9-1 (8-6) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 14, 26l behind Tawseef (8-13) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) sft.
Anginola (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 6l behind Wind Star (9-8) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Emperors Waltz (IRE) 10-3 (8-9) Chased leader, led over 2f out, hard ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) sft beating Red Hermes (8-9) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Soldier Spy 25-1 (8-8) Behind, pushed along 5f out, plugged on final 2f, never a factor, 4th of 12, 14l behind Kiss A Prince (9-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Ladram Bay (IRE) 50-1 (8-2) Dwelt in rear, outpaced halfway, keeping on when short of room 2f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Mighty Clarets (9-6) at Leicester 1m 2f sell stks (6) sft in Jun.
Swift Winged 20-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 25l behind Bernisdale (9-10) at Windsor 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd.
Echoes Of Joy 66-1 (9-3) Raced centre in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 20, 42l behind Entifaadha (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul '11.
Purple 'n Gold (IRE) 10-11fav (8-11) Hung right start to race alone stand side, prominent with far side group, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 20l behind Purple Affair (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 3yo clm (5) gd in Jun.
