tracked leader, challenged 3f out, stayed on between horses and every chance when hampered over 1f out, switched inside and chased winner final 75 yards, no impression
held up 4th and last, switched left and headway 3f out, challenged over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
With two pace angles in this small field it shouldn't be too tactical and that will suit MOTRICE who can complete her hat-trick at the main expense of Park View and Atlantic Tiger. Sir Mark Prescott's daughter of Motivator caught the eye behind Goldtrek at Lingfield in June and has followed that up with facile success at Yarmouth and Haydock. She was always going to improve for this longer trip and on ground that suits and under her 6lb penalty she can win again. Park View ran very well behind Bowdler's Magic at Chester on her handicap debut and with her dam staying well she is expected to improve further now stepped up in distance. Atlantic Tiger transferred his excellent all-weather form from the start of this year to the turf when a gallant third at Sandown. He isn't the quickest so wouldn't want this to become a sprint but with Joe Fanning back on board he should run a big race. Ejteyaaz completes the line-up and the former Kevin Prendergast inmate is not discounted although he has stamina to prove. He also has about six lengths to find with Park View on their Roodee form, however we will take both on with the wildly progressive Motrice.
Atlantic Tiger (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) Tracked leader until over 5f out, remained close up, ridden and unable to quicken over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Desert Recluse (8-11) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Ejteyaaz 5-1 (9-7) Held up behind in touch, outpaced over 2f out, ridden to chase leading trio over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 5, 8l behind Bowdler's Magic (9-5) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Park View 4-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, soon hard pressed, headed final 50 yards, kept on, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Bowdler's Magic (9-5) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Motrice 10-11fav (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, shaken up and went clear final furlong, easily, won at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating High Ransom (9-7) by 5l, 8 ran.