chased leaders, effort 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
held up, good headway over 2f out, led inside final 2f, hard ridden final furlong, held on
led, narrowly headed inside final 2f, chased winner until inside final furlong, outpaced towards finish
dwelt, soon in touch, short lived effort on far rail over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
ridden halfway, always behind
chased leaders, driven to chase winner inside final furlong, closing at finish, just failed
pressed leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
slowly into stride, behind, headway when not clear run over 1f out, running on when no room inside final furlong
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A high draw is a definite advantage over sprint trips at Windsor so the likes of Bahamian Ballet and Black Moma, who have claims on form, are at a disadvantage from their low draws and a better bet looks to be Osiris Way. The selection probably found the conditions too testing at Chepstow last time and this lightly raced gelding looks well worth another chance from his decent draw today. Rod Millman's Makabul has been in good form, winning his last two starts, but has paid the penalty at the hands of the handicapper so may have to settle for minor honours. Diane's Choice ran a super race at Goodwood last time and has to be respected off just a 2lb higher mark here, while Shes Minnie has been running consistently well and should again be thereabouts. Talbot Avenue would have claims but is poorly drawn and a safer bet may be Osiris Way.
Bahamian Ballet 10-3fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led on bridle over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul beating Rainbow Bay (8-4) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Diane's Choice 33-1 (8-11) Prominent on stand side, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 22, 1/2l behind Continent (9-2) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Shes Minnie 11-1 (9-7) Held up, not much room and squeezed through over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 50 yards, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Matsunosuke (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Fromsong (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up, driven along over 1f out, never reached leaders, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Maker's Mark (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Avening 8-1 (9-5) Held up, shaken up over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Maker's Mark (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Lindbergh 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on rail, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 4 1/2l behind Matsunosuke (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Don Pele (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 4l behind High Curragh (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Black Moma (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Held up, never in contention, 9th of 12, 8l behind Maker's Mark (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Makabul 7-2fav (9-13) Held up, behind leaders on rail, headway over 1f out, driven, ran on inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Windsor 6f hcap (5) gs in Jul beating Polar Force (8-13) by a nk, 14 ran.
Blue Aura (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Towards rear and pushed along, no impression, 6th of 11, 6l behind Divine Spirit (9-1) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Talbot Avenue 7-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Maker's Mark (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Osiris Way 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Viking Spirit (9-11) at Chepstow 6f hcap (2) sft in Jul.
Total Impact 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division on outside, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 17l behind Our Little Secret (8-8) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Jun.
Sweet Afton (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Hampered leaving stalls, chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Our Faye (8-10) at Ascot 6f fll hcp (2) gf.
Bluebok 10-1 (9-8) Chased leaders for 3f, 10th of 12, 10l behind Maker's Mark (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Peopleton Brook 11-1 (9-5) Chased leader to 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 7l behind Maker's Mark (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
