held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on
always in rear
went right start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on
mid to rear, ridden 3f out, switched left final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
soon led, ridden over 1f out, fading when headed inside final furlong
tracked leaders, chased leaders over 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
in touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, edged left approaching 1f out, one pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
We will side with Al Badeya in the opener, the list of dangers is headed by Brave Falcon and Spiffing. The selection is a filly from the Sir Michael Stoute yard and she wasn't beaten far last time when fourth behind High 'n' Dry at Windsor. She is dropped in trip here and she is not ideally drawn but she should still be up to landing this moderate event. Brave Falcon is an interesting raider from Ireland and he has the plum draw today, but this is his first try on the all-weather and he may be best watched. Spiffing returns to the minimum trip and that should suit as his best run so far came over 5f. He has been running in some decent races so he should be capable of making the frame in this company. Elizabeth Spirit and Flashin Amber are interesting newcomers that are certainly worth a look in the market, but for the winner we will stick with Al Badeya.
Brave Falcon (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Soon towards rear, no impression under pressure from 3f out, 14th of 15, 29l behind Emily Blake (9-8) at Galway 7f hcp 0-70 hvy in Jul.
Epidaurian King (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 19l behind The Grey One (8-9) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Flashin Amber Kyllachy gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f.
Perlachy 33-1 (8-11) Held up, headway on wide outside over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Jilly Why (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Punching 28-1 (9-2) With leader, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 14l behind Linda's Colin (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Spiffing (IRE) 13-8jt-fav (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Raglan Copenhagen (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 3yo mdn (4) sft in Jul.
Whats Your Game (IRE) 7-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, not clear run halfway and again over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 10, 6l behind Princess Ellis (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Al Badeya (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Made most on rail, headed well inside final furlong, lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 16, 1/2l behind High 'n Dry (8-12) at Windsor 6f mdn stk (5) gd.
By The Edge (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner towards finish, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Princess Ellis (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Elizabeth Spirit (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of 1m1f-1m3f winner Generate.
Sweetsformysweet (USA) 9-4fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Vintage (8-12) at W'hampton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Thea di Bisanzio (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Chased leading pair, to over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, 4th of 10, 10l behind Sister Act (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Piccolo Diamante (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Driven to lead after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Vintage (8-12) at W'hampton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
