went left start, always prominent, not clear run briefly over 2f out, ridden to chase winner briefly over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
squeezed out start, in rear, headway on outside 3f out, chased winner 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, eased when no impression close home
bumped start, led, headed 5f out, ridden, hung right over 1f out, weakening when bumped inside final furlong
held up towards rear, hampered over 3f out, never dangerous
in touch, lost place 5f out, effort when hung left, not clear run just over 1f out, weakening when edged left inside final furlong
hampered start, ran green, always well behind
soon in touch, joined winner 5f out until ridden and hampered 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leaders, raced keenly, led 5f out, swished tail when hit final furlong, edged left inside final furlong, edged right towards finish, ran on
DANCING POPPY gets the pick here over Baltimore Clipper and Zaffature. The selection showed improved form last time at Musselburgh in a race won by Pallantes Cross. The horse that finished second in that race Mister Angry could boost the form in the 1.45, and if he goes in then that would fuel the confidence behind Mick Channon's filly. Baltimore Clipper could be the fly in the ointment as he ran with promise on his debut at Newmarket. He carried his head awkwardly that day which suggested he was very green and there should be more to come. Marco Botti's newcomer Zaffature appeals most of the others as the trainer does well in these type of events, so any market support could be significant. Marafong and Brasingaman Eric are others worth some consideration, but Dancing Poppy makes more appeal and gets the vote.
Abriachan Celtic Swing colt out of Cape Finisterre.
Baltimore Clipper (USA) 12-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Missionaire (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Marafong 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 12, 11l behind Iver Bridge Lad (8-6) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jun.
Seldom Seen Kid (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind Danzoe (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Brasingaman Eric 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 11, 14l behind Black Snowflake (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Young Firth Lucky Story gelding out of Le Petit Diable.
Dancing Poppy 9-4 (8-8) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced when hung left over 3f out, driven and kept on final 2f, never able to challenge, 3rd of 6, 10l behind Pallantes Cross (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Zaffature Zafeen filly out of Alice Blackthorn.
Wasmi (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Soon pushed along towards rear, improved halfway, driven over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Drift And Dream (8-5) at Yarmouth 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Inittowinit 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 8th of 12, 14l behind Toga Tiger (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Stef And Stelio 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders until over 2f out, 9th of 10, 34l behind Ask Frank (8-11) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Hope'n'reason (USA) Stormy Atlantic filly out of La Bataille.
