prominent until ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
with leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, driven out
in rear, held up until ridden over 2f out, no extra
in rear until ridden over 3f out
chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 4f out
behind from halfway
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one paced final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and no extra final furlong
slowly away, keen and soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung right and weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon behind
took keen hold and led until headed over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, ran on again inside final furlong
This may not be as competitive as it first appears as only a few hold solid claims on recent form and the vote goes to Perfect Night, who gets the verdict over Madamoiselle Jones and Captain Hardy. The selection has found one too good in each of her last two starts, latterly in handicap-company when headed close home by Just A Martian at Bath, and she has obvious claims off just a 1lb higher mark. Madamoiselle Jones has gone up 4lbs for winning a similar contest over course and distance last time and has more to do here. Captain Hardy is a consistent performer but probably needs a bit of assistance from the handicapper who has given Sylvester Kirk's gelding little respite. Patandon Girl has to be respected on the form shown when winning at Folkestone in May but has disappointed in all three starts since including at Salisbury recently and she is probably best watched. Gems Bond has slipped to an attractive mark and is another worthy of a mention but Perfect Night has plenty going for her and is the selection.
