took keen hold, led until after 4 out, weakened next
held up in rear well off the pace, headway from 6th, 2nd before 2 out, no impression on winner, well held when blundered last, no extra
chased leaders who went clear 3rd, weakened after next, well behind 5th
held up off the pace, closed from 5th, led 3 out, clear from next, easily
chased leader, led after 4 out, mistake and headed next, no extra 2 out
behind, tailed off after 4th
chased leaders who went clear 3rd, weakened 6th, well held in 5th when fell 3 out
Not a strong event for the grade. It looks a golden opportunity for Poetic Lady after some solid efforts in handicaps but she'll likely be short odds, and this isn't the sort of race to be playing at short prices. A chance is taken on RUBYS CUBE who has plenty to find on form but was noted doing some good late work last time and may improve plenty for this extra half a mile. Oscar's Song hasn't really clicked yet but has time on her side and may do better.
Corrie Loch 7-1 (11-1) Refused to race and took no part, at Kempton 2m 5f mdn (4) gd in May.
Oscar's Song (IRE) 11-4 (10-5) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders after 3 out, ridden and stayed on to dispute 2nd flat, no impression with winner, 3rd of 9, 3 3/4l behind Aldrin (10-11) at Bangor 2m 1f mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Persistantprincess (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) In rear, slow 3rd, behind when slow 6th, tailed off when swerved to avoid faller 3 out, 5th of 7, dist behind Pat's Pearl (11-0) at Bangor 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Poetic Lady (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Led to 5 out, ridden and no extra from last, 4th of 6, 9 3/4l behind Ginger Fizz (11-4) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Tara's Rainbow 14-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, in touch 7th, badly hampered and lost any chance 3 out, went modest 3rd flat, 3rd of 7, 20l behind Pat's Pearl (11-0) at Bangor 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Vitarra 300-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, at Southwell 2m 4f (4) gd in Mar.
Rubys Cube 100-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, 6th of 12, 36 1/2l behind Lovato (11-5) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jul.