took keen hold, soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd final strides
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, stayed on under pressure from just over 1f out, not reached leaders
in touch, ridden to lead briefly over 2f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden when not clear run over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, snatched 2nd final strides
mid-division until over 2f out
chased leaders, led 2f out, clear when drifted left inside final furlong, ran on well
reared leaving stalls, towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, no further impression from over 1f out
Desert Sunset's experience wins her the vote ahead of interesting newcomer Alyarf. The selection has only raced on good to firm so far but conditions should be fast enough for her on the straight course this afternoon. She was very green on debut and well held having been hampered at the start but left that form behind when running well from a high draw at Pontefract last time. The winner wasn't disgraced in Listed company next time and that form entitles her to go close in this contest, particularly now that her stable are in better form. Barry Hills has yet to saddle a winner in July but he has had some run well in defeat and Alyarf is an interesting debutant. He's a half-brother to Tajdeef who was only beaten three quarters of a length into third in the Middle Park for this yard and support would make him of interest. Ruasgreyasme is another newcomer worthy of consideration whilst Party Cat, Hum Cat and Auld Arty have all shown ability and cannot be dismissed with improvement likely to be forthcoming. The selection, though, is Desert Sunset.
All Spin (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 12l behind Wildcat Wizard (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jun.
Alyarf (USA) Dixie Union colt, half-brother to 7f winner Tawaajud and sprinter Tajdeef.
Doctor Parkes Diktat colt, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
Hum Cat (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Blushing Maid (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Pagan Force (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always about same place in mid-division, 9th of 16, 13l behind Sri Putra (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Party Cat (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Versaki (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Rileyskeepingfaith Hunting Lion colt out of 1m2f/jumps winner Keeping The Faith.
Yeoman Blaze 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, edged right under pressure and no further impression, 6th of 14, 6l behind Blushing Maid (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Zaffaan 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 7l behind Rose Diamond (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Desert Sunset 17-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Harriet's Girl (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Ruasgreyasme (USA) Smoke Glacken filly, half-sister to winning sprinters in the USA.
Auld Arty (FR) 11-4 (9-3) Keen, led, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon edged left, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Jazz Police (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
