in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
prominent, driven over 2f out, ridden when weakening final furlong
towards rear, pushed along halfway, made some late headway, never reached challenging position
dwelt, always in rear division
mid-division, driven and headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
led, driven and headed over 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up mid-division, switched left over 2f out, ridden over 1f out to chase winner final furlong
prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong
started slowly and behind, never a factor
never better than mid-division
Dear Gracie lost no caste in defeat behind Magic Peak at Windsor last time and should not be inconvenienced by the drop to seven furlongs on this stiff track so gets the vote to go one better here at the main expense of Robema and Sand Sprite. The last mentioned has disappointed so far but it is probably too soon to write off Sir Michael Stoute's filly who may well be better than she showed on her return in what looked a decent maiden at Newmarket. Ten To The Dozen is entitled to come on for his reappearance but needs to if he is to trouble the selection, while Silk Topper is probably best watched on his debut from a yard that is not known for their success with newcomers. Final Award has a decent pedigree but is another that may just need the run and of more interest may be John Quinn's Robema, who made an encouraging debut over course and distance last month. Dear Gracie is the clear form pick though and gets the vote.
Can Can Star Lend A Hand colt out of 1m1f winner Carrie Can Can.
Hill Billy Rock (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, 6th of 10, 12l behind First Approval (8-9) at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Silent Applause Royal Applause colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m including the Group 3 winner Tumbleweed Ridge.
Silk Topper (IRE) Spectrum gelding out of 6f winner Dances With Dreams.
Ten To The Dozen 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 13, 11l behind Alcyon (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Vincent Vegas 100-1 (8-7) With leader to over 5f out, weakened quickly, last of 6, well behind Rainbow's Edge (8-4) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) hvy in May.
Xpres Maite 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 10l behind Speedy Sam (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs.
Dear Gracie (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Chased winner throughout, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Magic Peak (8-9) at Windsor 1m mdn fll (5) gs in May.
Final Award (IRE) Grand Lodge filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m2f including the smart Circle Of Gold.
Robema 40-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway on inner 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Caressed (8-9) at Beverley 7f mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Sand Sprite (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Raced centre, keen, chased winner to halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 18l behind Cousteau (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Sharpe Image (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) With leader, led briefly over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Abhisheka (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
