slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
soon led, ridden and hung badly right over 1f out, headed and not quicken well inside final furlong
led early, prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden when carried right over 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, not clear run well over 1f out, soon ridden, led well inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
This appears to be a fair opportunity for Loua to get off the mark. Sofinella and Soothsay are seen as the main dangers from the rest. Soothsay fared as well as could have been expected on her debut and is sure to have benefited from the experience. However, being out of a Rainbow Quest mare, one would anticipate that she will be better over further than this, so she may need more time. Sofinella was an eye-catcher when she was introduced at Carlisle and shapes as if there are races to be won with her. Her trainer, Tony Carroll, does not have the best record in races of this nature but is still showing a healthy profit from those that have obliged this term. A careful monitoring of the betting is advised where this daughter of Titus Livius is concerned. Nevertheless, Loua has the edge in terms of experience and is given another chance to deliver on the promise he has shown on several previous occasion. If anything this slight drop in trip will help him get home and, after a more encouraging effort at Nottingham three weeks ago, Loua need only dish out a repeat dose to see off the challengers today.
Pitbull 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Guto (8-8) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Loua 2-1fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out to inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Killarney Beauty (8-2) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Teddy Monty (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Went left start, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened, last of 6, 15l behind Louie Louie (9-0) at Brighton 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in Jul.
Sunset Ridge (IRE) 40-1 (8-3) Ran green in rear, ridden halfway, no headway final 2f, 8th of 12, 14l behind Mixed Blessing (8-2) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) gd in Jun.
Soothsay (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Led to halfway, weakened inside final 2f, 6th of 12, 6l behind Catspraddle (8-9) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Woodlands Belle 100-1 (8-11) Prominent on stands side to halfway, 16th of 17, 22l behind Auction Room (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
Sofinella (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Viva Volta (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
