mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon one pace
chased leaders until halfway
slowly into stride, behind, pulled up over 3f out
towards rear, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon edged left, one pace
slowly into stride, never troubled leaders
close up until halfway
chased leaders over 3f
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders until halfway
pulled hard, led, hung left and headed halfway, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced
with leaders, led halfway, ridden clear
Starduster can win the finale at the expense of Pagan Quest, Bold Cheverak and Bold Maggie. With a good draw in stall two for the concluding sprint maiden, hopes are high that Starduster can finally her her head in front on what will be her 13th career start. Rod Millman's filly has finished runner-up no less than five times already, but has taken on decent opponents, including the progressive Neverletme Go at Nottingham 11 days ago. Granted she has been hard to place up to now, but will surely open her account soon. Pagan Quest threw away his chance at Brighton by rearing at the start, but he still finished third to Golden Asha and should go well. Bold Cheverak has been out of form but is turned out quickly after running down the field at Ripon four days ago and should be watched in the market. Bold Maggie posted her best effort yet when second in a lady riders event here last month, and that was despite her rider becoming unbalanced near the finish. It would be no surprise if she were to be placed, but Starduster has yet another sound opportunity and is taken to make the most of it this time.
Bold Cheverak 9-1 (9-8) Chased leaders to halfway stand's side, last of 15, 27l behind Daybreak Dancer (8-13) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Iceni Warrior 20-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, always last, no chance final 2f, last of 4, 5l behind Elliot's Choice (9-4) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Mind That Fox Mind Games gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Pagan Quest 25-1 (8-13) Reared start, soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Golden Asha (8-8) at Brighton 6f mdn aut stk (6) frm.
Bold Maggie 80-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, staying on one pace when rider became unbalanced near finish, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Effective (10-8) at Leicester 5f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Canary Dancer 66-1 (8-8) Led for 1f, hampered and lost place on bend after 2f, soon behind, 5th of 6, 6l behind Golden Asha (8-8) at Brighton 6f mdn aut stk (6) frm.
Misty Princess 3-1fav (8-12) Led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 5l behind Edged In Gold (9-7) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Star Duster 12-1 (8-4) Swerved left start, chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 7, 2l behind Neverletme Go (9-0) at Nottingham 5f fll hcp (4) gf.
