made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not pace of winner
in rear and early reminders, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced, no impression from over 1f out
behind, ridden 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
This is very competitive and SKYLLA gets the tentative vote over Duchess Dora and Olympic Ceremony. The selection is having only her third run today and her chance wasn't helped last time when she got loose before the start. She was only narrowly beaten by Summerinthecity over 6f but she has plenty of speed and she should be suited by this drop back to the minimum trip today. Duchess Dora won when last seen out in May at Catterick and the race has worked out well. It is a slight cause for concern that she has not been seen out since then but if she is fit enough to do herself justice then she should go well. Olympic Ceremony got caught in a pocket last time and he could be considered a little unlucky to finish third behind Flaneur. If he can get a clear passage here then he could be capable of making the frame. Bossy Kitty and Dancing Red Devil are others to consider, but the vote goes to Skylla.
Skylla 5-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, kept on, 2nd of 5, nk behind Summerinthecity (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo nov stk (4) gs in Jul.
Duchess Dora (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Chased leader, led 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, held on near finish, won at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in May beating Dancing Freddy (8-13) by nk, 12 ran.
Gertmegalush (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Started very slowly, behind, edged left 1f out, never any chance, 9th of 12, 9l behind Singeur (9-1) at York 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Olympic Ceremony 7-1 (8-8) In touch, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden, lost place inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Flaneur (8-5) at Newcastle 6f 2yo hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Bossy Kitty 12-1 (7-12) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Singeur (9-1) at York 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Shibhan 5-2fav (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and not clear run 1f out, not recover, 7th of 10, 6l behind Right Rave (8-5) at Yarmouth 5f fll mdn stks (6) gd in Jul.
Duke of Rainford 9-2 (7-13) Pulled hard, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Rosedale (7-12) at Leicester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Dancing Red Devil (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden before halfway, no extra from 2f out, 5th of 6, 9l behind Arctic (9-1) at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk hvy in Jul.
Gentle Beat (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 6l behind Jehu (9-7) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.
