with leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent, led inside final furlong, kept on well, driven out
slowly into stride, towards rear and outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
held up in rear and keen, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
led, ridden 1f out, soon headed, no extra towards finish
Not the strongest of handicaps and one where FOREVER'S GIRL might provide the answer for punters, while Arriva La Diva, Tournedos and Mandarin Spirit all have claims. The selection drops back in trip after going close at Thirsk, but she shows plenty of speed in context and should not mind that. She races from the same mark today and will clearly be a leading player, so with a decent draw we will give her the verdict. Arriva La Diva has enjoyed both of her wins on good going at Ayr over this trip. She races from the same pitch as when close here last time over course and distance and she looks to have leading claims again. In-form Linda Perratt saddles Mandarin Spirit, who races from the same mark of 63 as when successful on his last appearance at Hamilton 10 months ago. He should not be found wanting for fitness and is one to monitor in the market. Tournedos would ideally want faster ground and found it tough from this mark last time, having scored at Beverley prior to that, and we will stick with the well drawn Forever's Girl.
Mandarin Spirit (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leaders on rail until lost place halfway, staying on when not clearest of runs on rail over 1f out until inside final furlong, strong run well inside final furlong, going on close home, not able to reach winner, 2nd of 12, nk behind Rio's Girl (8-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Tournedos (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Miss Daawe (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Arriva La Diva 10-3fav (8-13) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, hard ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Rio's Girl (8-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Forever's Girl 5-1 (9-10) Chased leader, edged left over 1f out, soon every chance, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Yungaburra (10-0) at Thirsk 6f ladies hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jul.
Welcome Approach 13-2 (8-7) Slowly away, outpaced in rear, still plenty to do 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, going on close home, 5th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Rio's Girl (8-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Ballarina 20-1 (8-7) Led, ridden inside final furlong, headed last 50 yards, no extra and lost 2nd place near finish, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Alacity (9-2) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Six Wives 40-1 (9-2) Prominent, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 4th of 9, 3/4l behind Imaginary Diva (8-9) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Lees Anthem 22-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, not clear run entering final furlong and soon squeezed through, ran on under pressure, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind The Bear (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
