always prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace
mid-division, headway on inside 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
led early, lost place over 4f out, rallied over 1f out, soon edged left, stayed on same pace
soon prominent, chased winner just over 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace
held up, headway on inside 2f out, weakened final furlong
steadied soon after start, held up, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 1f out, headway and edged left final furlong, never nearer
prominent until halfway
held up, not clear run and switched left 2f out, headway 1f out, never reach leaders
Gimasha is a progressive sort and can defy topweight here, with Katheer, Cree and Moonmaiden all having shown enough to warrant a mention. The four principals could make this into a close-knit contest, but we were most impressed by Gimasha at Beverley a fortnight ago. The Willie Jarvis-trained filly absolutely bolted up, beating Hewaraat to the tune of seven lengths, and she was backed to do so. With more improvement to come, the daughter of Cadeaux Genereux can make light of topweight. Ketheer just managed to hold on to score at Ripon last time, but Willie Jarvis had one back in third then and so will have a line to the form. Cree has been very consistent but found Moonmaiden too good at Bath last time and those placings should be upheld. Gimasha was the most impressive of the quartet discussed, and she can pay to support.
Gimasha 6-4fav (8-9) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gd beating Hewaraat (9-0) by 7l, 11 ran.
Katheer 10-3 (9-0) Dwelt, soon with leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, eased close home, won at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jun beating Golden Asha (8-9) by a nk, 5 ran.
Cree 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, soon headed, kept on but not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Moonmaiden (8-3) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Campeon (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, soon one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Ashes (9-3) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Rasseem (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, hung left over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Lady Algarhoud (8-4) at W'hampton 5f 3yo sll (G4) pol in Mar.
Evanesce 7-1 (8-7) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Zendaro (9-0) at Ayr 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Cesar Manrique (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Slowly away, soon pushed along in rear, switched to outside and driven 2f out, one pace and no impression, 6th of 10, 5l behind Fisberry (8-12) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Moonmaiden 20-1 (8-3) Behind, headway 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Bath 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Cree (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
