keen, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon clear, eased inside final furlong, comfortably
led after 1f, headed halfway, soon weakened
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
led 1f, led again halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden halfway, some headway 2f out, soon weakened
Despite carrying a penalty ITSHER looks the one they all have to beat on this fillies handicap with Wotasparkler not obviously well handicapped while Song of Praise is off a more attractive mark this time. Having matured nicely as a three-year-old this term, the pick capped a run of improving form with a very cosy victory at Brighton in rock hard conditions four days ago. The manner of that success suggests the six pounds penalty is hardly punitive and she stills looks an improving animal. Wotasparkler dumped her maiden tag in a weak looking contest last time and while she should be involved again, her previous attempted in the handicap ranks was a little uninspiring albeit she is now two pounds lower. Song of Praise is now at a more realistic rating having struggled a little since taking a handicap on the Polytrack when three pounds lighter. Its a bit of a struggle to make a strong case for any of the others so if the form pans out this should be a contest well in the grasp of Itsher.
Song of Praise 10-1 (9-4) Soon in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never near leaders, 7th of 9, 9l behind Sharpened Edge (9-6) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Wotasparkler 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Warwick 6f fll mdn stks (5) gd in Jun beating Jiggalong (9-0) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Itsher 5-2fav (8-8) Prominent, came stand side alone halfway, overall leader 2f out, soon clear, comfortable, won at Brighton 6f (6) fm in Jun beating Namu (9-5) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Glorious Dreams (USA) 50-1 (9-7) Hampered start, towards rear, ridden 2f out, soon well beaten, 10th of 13, 15l behind Sarasota Sunshine (9-4) at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
Feet of Fury 11-1 (9-6) Dwelt, always behind, 12th of 16, 12l behind Secret Hero (9-1) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Crystal B Good (USA) 12-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, keeping on when not clear run inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Intolerable (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Peninsula Girl (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 13, 6l behind Sarasota Sunshine (9-4) at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
Lana's Charm 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 5l behind Rocoppelia (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
