raced wide, in touch 7f out, ridden to chase leader 3f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up in rear, raced keenly, headway on outside from over 2f out, ridden and effort from over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, chased leader approaching 2f out, going well, ridden over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong
keen, held up, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, stayed on same pace
led 2f, chased leader till 6f out, remained prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leading pair, went 2nd 6f out, soon ridden along, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
Cill Rialaig has shown improved form in his last two starts, both at Salisbury, and only went down by a nose last time but a 4lb rise for that effort seems harsh and preference is for FUNDAY, who gets the verdict ahead of Bold Cross. The last mentioned ran well over this trip at Bath earlier this month when a good second behind Mick's Dancer before disappointing over seven furlongs at Warwick last time and he should appreciate the return to 1m2f. Admiral Dundas is capable but has been well held in recent starts and the William Jarvis-trained gelding is hard to back with confidence on that form. Pat Eddery's Penchesco ran better on the Fibresand at Southwell last time and could be of interest stepping up in trip but he is far from certain to stay this far and a better bet looks to be Funday. Gary Moore's filly is less exposed than most of these after just four starts losing no caste in defeat over two furlongs extra at Newbury last time and, the return to this trip, should suit.
The Which Doctor 11-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, never nearer, 9th of 16, 7l behind Fanjura (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (2) gf.
Ramona Chase 16-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, driven to challenge 3f out, soon under pressure and one pace, 10th of 11, 26l behind Shamali (9-8) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Cill Rialaig 2-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, headway to track leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 7, ns behind St Jean Cap Ferrat (9-12) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Bold Cross (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, weakened approaching final 1f, 9th of 12, 5l behind Broad Cairn (9-8) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Admiral Dundas (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Keen, in touch, headway on outer from over 2f out, ridden and wandered under pressure from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Ethics Girl (8-4) at Sandown 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Funday 3-1fav (9-7) Pulled hard, led 3f, tracked leader after until 3f out, remained close up, ridden over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Just Like Silk (9-11) at Newbury 1m 4f ladys hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Burns Night 13-2 (9-2) Towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 15, 10l behind My Gacho (9-5) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Penchesco (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Highly Regal (8-10) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Mar.
