in rear, ridden and headway on inner to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace
made all, ridden final furlong, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
with winner, challenged 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
held up, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on same pace
Night Affair is the least exposed here and could well improve beyond her current rating but she's not obviously well treated on her handicap bow so instead we turn to SPRING GREEN with Love You Louis also considered. The selection dumped her maidens tag on her only attempt over this trip on softish ground at Bath two starts ago. That was followed with a nice effort on her handicap debut when the going was on the quick side and although up two pounds for that she looks fairly treated. Night Affair won her debut run in a maiden in good style but was unable to follow up next time out in handicap company off this mark. She could improve beyond this rating but it looks worth taking her on this time. Love You Louis is one from one over course and distance when two pounds lighter and needs to be respected while Simple Rhythm is no stranger to success over the minimum trip and is racing under a winning burden. Not a bad start to the card where Spring Green is given the vote.
Pocket's Pick (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, held up in rear, headway on outside halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong, last of 7, 7l behind Perfect Pride (9-5) at Goodwood 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Spring Green 9-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Dametime (8-12) at Lingfield 6f (5) pol in Jun.
Night Affair 11-2 (9-7) Dwelt, tracked winner, effort over 1f out, one pace under pressure, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Dametime (8-12) at Lingfield 6f (5) pol in Jun.
Chosen Son (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Behind, headway over 1f out, carried right and slightly hampered just over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Misty Glade (9-6) at Kempton 5f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Speak The Truth (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Kheylide (8-10) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Simple Rhythm 11-4 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Secret Venue (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Clerical (USA) 8-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Newlyn Art (9-4) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Love You Louis 33-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, held up and off the pace, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, last of 8, 13l behind Affluent (8-13) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Shadow Bay (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Soon ridden along in rear, never a factor, struggling from halfway, last of 12, 29l behind Lujeanie (9-5) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jun.
