led 1f, chased winner until 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led after 1f, quickened, soon clear 4f out, driven out
tracked leaders, chased winner 4f out, ridden 3f out, no extra, lost 2nd inside final furlong
raced wide in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up, ridden 3f out, headway on outer from over 1f out, kept on one pace
always in rear
raced wide mid-division, lost place over 5f out
held up, ridden, no impression 3f out until stayed on approaching final furlong
held up, headway on inside over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden, weakened 3f out, eased final 2f
short of room after 1f, ridden, soon chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge
Pretty Officer appeals as the most likely winner after a good second last time behind the well-backed Ornella. Prior to that performance, the selection had been noted doing its best work in the closing stages in apprentice handicaps over one mile and the extra two furlongs clearly suited him last time and will do again today. China Pink merits utmost consideration given connections and he has recieved the usual treatment from his yard, being campaigned over shorter trips to attain a handicap mark prior to being stepped up in trip for his handicap debut. Sarah's First posted her best effort this season last time out when finishing fifth over ten furlongs at Redcar, staying on from behind. Carmela Maria is another that takes a big step up in trip while the top weight Shraayef showed little in maidens but his trainer has displayed on more than one occasion this season that he has the ability to bring about significant improvement in his charges. Pretty Officer is the selection to come home in front.
Shraayef 40-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, kept on final 2f, no impression, 5th of 10, 8l behind Caprivi (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2f mdn fll (4) gf in Jun.
Director's Chair 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, driven to lead halfway, hung right over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 13l behind Hadron Collider (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Azure Mist 33-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never near leaders, 6th of 13, 12l behind Candle Sahara (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Carmela Maria 11-1 (8-13) Behind, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 16, 6l behind Admirals Way (8-7) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Princess Raya 33-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, weakened rapidly over 4f out, tailed off, last of 15, well behind Tripod Molly (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jun.
Polychrome 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 28l behind Metal Madness (8-12) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Sarah's First 12-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, driven, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, edged left, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 3l behind Amicable Terms (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Pretty Officer (USA) 9-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, every chance throughout final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Ornella (9-11) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Halsion Challenge 20-1 (8-7) Always in rear, 6th of 9, 28l behind Ornella (9-11) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Lavender And Lace 50-1 (7-13) Pulled hard in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 11, 23l behind Excape (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
China Pink 33-1 (9-0) Raced keenly in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 14l behind Winter Bloom (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) frm in Aug.
Honeycott (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Held up, effort 4f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 8, 8l behind Sweet Sara (9-9) at Redcar 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf.
