always in rear group, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
in touch, ridden to chase winner 2f out, every chance over 1f out, outpaced final furlong
made virtually all, soon led, pressed 2f out, ran on strongly, drew clear inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out
prominent, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
prominent on inside, ridden over 2f out, weakened from 2f out
always in rear group, ridden 3f out, soon struggling
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
held up behind, ridden along over 3f out, no progress, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, some headway over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders to over 2f out, weakened quickly
tracked winner to over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
Mountain Cat is selected ahead of Lindhoven and Geordie's Pool. Willie Musson's charge won recently at Wolverhampton and that race has certainly stacked up from a formbook perspective. On this return back to the artifical surfaces, he could be capable of further progression. Geordie's Pool may have found ten furlongs a little sapping on the stamina front. A run over eight furlongs could be an effective half-way house and the market is watched. Lindhoven does have a little to prove on the formbook although the use of first time headgear makes him of some interest in what is essentially a weak affair. Beckenham's Secret has become disappointing of late but this trip might be the ticket based on what we have seen thus far. Front-running Citrus Chief could be a danger to all if securing a soft lead. Course-and-distance winner, Inquisitress, makes most appeal of the rest. Another competitive race with plenty of imponderables and Mountain Cat appears the horse most open to progression.
Geordie's Pool 12-1 (8-11) In touch, not clear run and lost place 3f out, not recover, 12th of 13, 17l behind Mutual Friend (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol in May.
Hucking Heat (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Nelly's Glen (9-5) at Brighton 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Mountain Cat (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Keen in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 10th of 16, 8l behind The Grey Berry (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Winged Farasi 11-8fav (9-2) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, pushed clear final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Red Flare (8-1) by 2l, 16 ran.
Goose Green (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Prominent, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 26l behind Palmetto Point (8-8) at Warwick 1m 3yo app hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Beckenham's Secret 16-1 (9-4) Prominent until weakened over 2f out, 15th of 16, 28l behind Mandalay Prince (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Inquisitress 12-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway to chase leading pair 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, not reached winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind My Mentor (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Citrus Chief (USA) 14-1 (8-8) Keen, never better than finishing position, 8th of 15, 12l behind Jafaru (9-1) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
