slow into stride, close up in rear towards centre, pushed along when groups merged 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
raced towards centre, led this trio, led narrowly when groups merged 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, ran on
took keen hold, raced alone near side, prominent when groups merged 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced towards centre, tracked leader, pushed along over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
Champagne Sarah is penalised for winning over a longer trip at Newbury and Sparkling Red has been raised 6lb after making all over today’s distance at Redcar. THE THAMES BOATMAN won twice on the all-weather over the winter and ran well for fourth back on the Turf in a tougher sprint at York last month. He should go close at this level while dual novice winner Terrimia returns to action having struggled in a Listed race last time.
Terrimia 33-1 (9-2) In rear, raced freely, pushed along 2f out, no progress, 9th of 10, 10l behind Cuban Mistress (9-2) at Newbury 5f lst fll stks (1) gf in Aug.
Sparkling Red (IRE) 10-3 (9-9) Made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, ran on gamely and found bit extra towards finish, won at Redcar 5f hcp (5) gf in May beating Storm Fox (8-9) by nk, 8 ran.
The Thames Boatman 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Kuwait City (8-12) at York 5f hcp (3) gf in May.
Champagne Sarah (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Dwelt, keen in touch in rear, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Newbury 6f hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Vape (9-13) by nk, 7 ran.