chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
went left start, held up and keen, not clear run over 3f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon behind
outpaced, always behind, eased over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced keenly, held up, headway final furlong, nearest finish
hampered start, in touch early, soon lost place, headway over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
hampered start, led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
soon chasing leader, lost 2nd 2f out, soon weakened
Paddy Jack Edges preference from Choisette and Bahamarama. The last named won a modest contest here last month - fully justifying favouritism with a solid effort. She has more to do on this occasion, though, and needs to post an improved effort. That said, Ron Harris' charge is only 2lb higher in the ratings, so has a feasible chance of going close. Choisette is an honest filly that has an aptitude over this trip. Bryan Smart has maintained a good strike-rate with his youngsters another bold show appears to be in the offering. Speedy Senorita has a similar profile and is also worth noting for signs of support. She steps up in grade after winning a weak claimer, though, and appears to face a tough task. Therefore, the vote stays with. Paddy Jack, who is a likely candidate to set the tempo. The son of Rambling Bear appreciated dropping back to sprint distances last time out and, as he will ensure that no quarter measures will suffice, he looks the most reliable option this time.
Only In Jest 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 5l behind Art Sale (9-4) at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp (5) frm in Aug.
Diademas (USA) 9-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakening when hampered just inside final furlong, last of 14, 14l behind Ridge Wood Dani (8-8) at Warwick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Paddy Jack 3-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden 2 out, every chance final furlong, extra close home, 3rd of 7, nk behind Whispering Desert (8-12) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug.
Speedy Senorita (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, stayed on, won at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn clm (6) gs in Aug beating Tanley (8-8) by 2l, 10 ran.
Bahamarama (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) In touch, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, pushed clear, won at W'hampton 5f 2yo fll sll (6) pol in Aug beating No Point (9-3) by 6l, 9 ran.
Choisette 5-2fav (9-7) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Fabuleux Cherie (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Richardthesecond (IRE) 11-2fav (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 17, shd behind Carrickmacross (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Orpen's Art (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 3l behind Carrickmacross (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
