tracked winner, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
made all, ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon strongly challenged, stayed on gamely under pressure
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge and every chance, no extra close home
behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, hampered over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, driven halfway, weakening when hampered over 1f out
prominent, every chance from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, keen hold in touch, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, lost place 2f out
FREEFORADAY is the selection with Battlemaiden and Chips O'Toole others to catch the eye. Having taken advantage of a mark of 67 at Folkestone, connections can expect to see a hefty rise on the horizon so the decision to race under a penalty has been academic. On breeding, six furlongs should prove ideal. Battlemaiden is still a maiden. She failed to get home at Kempton under a positive ride and now leaves her fate at the mercy of the BHA experts. The Meehan stable are in rude health at the moment so Chips O'Toole is respected. Having impressed at Chepstow, he needs to leave behind a moderate effort at Warwick. Pose was on the wrong side of the draw in the Watership Down sales race but still managed a creditable fifth and if on that sort of form, she will be a big player. Pherousa is inconsistent and needs to reverse form with our selection. Gouray Girl was easy to back on Wolverhampton introduction though that did not stop her on the racecourse. Katehari should appreciate today's likely ground conditions and can have few excuses about the draw. Bandear has the services of Chris Catlin and this filly, from the family of Ezzoud, looks one to watch out for in the market. Freeforaday puts most ticks into the right boxes.
Battlemaiden (IRE) 10-11fav (8-11) Led, ridden and 2 lengths clear over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Interlace (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Sep.
Chips O'toole (IRE) 7-2fav (9-7) Dwelt, raced keenly and soon chasing leaders, hard ridden over 1f out, weakened final 1f, 7th of 13, 7l behind Leleyf (9-4) at Warwick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Gouray Girl (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ran green but good headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn fll auc stks (5) pol in Sep beating Nurture (8-11) by nk, 12 ran.
Freeforaday (USA) 4-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, stumbled slightly soon after, led approaching final 1f, ran on well, ridden out, won at Folkestone 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep beating Dusty Spirit (8-10) by 1l, 8 ran.
Pose (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Raced stands side, chased leader, led that group over 1f out and came clear that side, no chance with far side leaders, 5th of 27, 4l behind Shamandar (8-5) at Ascot 6f 2yo flls auc (2) gd in Sep.
Pherousa 10-1 (9-3) Held up on outer, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 10l behind Freeforaday (9-2) at Folkestone 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Admirable Duchess 11-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no impression when hampered over 1f out, 5th of 8, 9l behind Yurituni (9-2) at Bath 6f 2yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) fm in Sep.
Katehari (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden 3f out, no impression when edged left over 1f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Yurituni (9-2) at Bath 6f 2yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) fm in Sep.
Jessica Hayllar (USA) 11-8fav (8-7) Hampered start, headway to track leaders halfway, switched left 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon driven, all out and headed post, 2nd of 9, ns behind Coolree Star (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo sll (6) gs in Jul.
Watch Chain (IRE) 5-2fav (8-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 3l behind On The Piste (8-11) at Redcar 5f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Bandear (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) Stumbled start, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, not quite pace to reach leading pair, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Baby Judge (7-9) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Do More Business (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Hampered after 1f, held up, ridden over 2f out, some headway and hung left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Dragonessa (8-5) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
