led, brought field to race stands side after 2f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, effort between horses when short of room entering final 2f, switched left, ridden and carried head high, kept on one pace
chased leaders until over 1f out
dwelt, keen mid-division, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, hung left and led inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear
very slowly away, in rear, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
Nonrunner
Mansii won on the all-weather last time out and Thoughtsofstardom has claims on the pick of his form but we side with TANLEY to get the win. The pick was just beaten by a nose last time out and has had a break since then. If he comes back refreshed then there is a good chance he should be in the mix. Mansii came back from a similar break with a great seasonal bow last time out at Wolverhampton and will be looking to follow up on that success here. Thoughtsofstardom is a heavily raced seven-year-old with prospects of picking up the win if recreating the best of his ability. He did not run very well when sixth behind Methaaly latest but the trip and conditions should suit and he can contend for the honours. Greek Secret has been frustrating so far this year and we oppose him here. Our choice is Tanley to come back with a flourish and seal the win.
Pocket's Pick (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 15, 8l behind West Leake (8-9) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Thoughtsofstardom 9-1 (9-7) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Methaaly (10-0) at Leicester 5f Ladies Handicap (0-70) (3yo+) (5) gf in Jun.
Mansii 3-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, shaken up and headway over 1f out, kidded along and edged left inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun beating Double Carpet (9-1) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Tanley 7-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear on inside, headway well over 1f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, driven and kept on until headed post, 2nd of 12, ns behind Hollow Jo (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Jan.
Greek Secret 22-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Elsie Jo (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Raced stand side, went left start and steadied in rear, never dangerous, hung left final furlong, 15th of 16, 21l behind Mey Blossom (9-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Andrasta 40-1 (8-5) Chased leader, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 12l behind Gracie's Gift (9-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jun.
Nawaaff 12-1 (8-9) Soon outpaced towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders, 4th of 8, 4l behind Littlemisssunshine (9-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Sorrel Point 7-1 (8-13) In rear, not much room and switched right over 3f out, came wide entering straight, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 11, 5l behind Pressed For Time (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun.