soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra, lost 2nd inside final furlong
started slowly, mid-division, ridden 2f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner
in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, and weakened quickly over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, never near leaders
started slowly, held up behind, good headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, gradually drew clear, pushed out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, soon no impression and weakened inside final furlong
pulled hard, tracked leader, effort over 1f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
started slowly, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace
Theater Royal, Lucky Token and Veronicas Girl are three against the field in this competitive handicap and the vote is given to Theater Royal. The selection hails from the in-form Andrew Balding yard and was a fair third behind Sicilian, that form has since been franked and from a good draw and off what looks a handy mark she looks the one to be on. Lucky Token rates the main danger on her latest second behind Caressed last time out, that form looks rock solid but she looks to have plenty of weight and is opposed for that reason. Veronicas Girl is another worthy of respect on her latest third behind Song Of Silence this longer trip looks sure to suit and she should be noted in the market. October Ben won well last time out but this looks more competitive and she will need to improve to defy her penalty. Of the remainder Shamila has the ability to go close but her yard is woefully out of form and with this in mind for the winner we return to Theater Royal.
Lucky Token (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Led and pulled hard, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Caressed (9-9) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Shamila 7-2 (9-5) Led after 2f, ridden and narrowly headed inside final 2f, no impression final furlong but kept on to hold 2nd, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Golden Applause (10-0) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Veronica's Girl 7-1 (9-4) Raced in mid-division, effort to chase winner 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Song of Silence (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Sophie'jo 9-1 (9-2) Chased leader until 4f out, gradually faded, eased final furlong, last of 13, 43l behind Katchit (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
October Ben 20-1 (8-9) Switched right from wide draw and held up, closing on outside but still plenty to do 1f out, sustained run to lead near finish, won at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Jun beating Terenzium (8-12) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Theatre Royal 11-1 (8-3) Behind, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Sicilian (8-13) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Haiti Dancer 10-1 (8-12) Led, ridden 2f out, kept on but no extra when headed final 50 yards, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Bella Fiorella (8-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Snake Skin 28-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, effort and every chance over 2f out, unable to quicken final 2f, 4th of 14, 6l behind Gower Song (9-11) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
