made all, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, easily
raced in 3rd, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon chased winner, ridden halfway, no impression over 1f out
In the opener, Going Straight gets the nod over Bahama Mama and Proper. The form of Bahama Mama's Newmarket win is reasonable enough, certainly in the context of this race, and she can go well although, taking literal Bridge It Jo form, Going Straight has the beating of her, although that form is Kempton all-weather form. However, we will stick with the fom book. Paul Cole's 41,000 guineas purchase Daring You is an interesting newcomer, but Pires might be done for toe over this trip so his stable companion, Pires, a decent third at Yarmouth three days ago, might be a better proposition. That said, overall, the vote stays with Going Straight.
Bahama Mama (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ran green and hung right over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 5f 2yo fll mdn (4) gd in May beating Bicoastal (9-0) by a hd, 9 ran.
Daring You Mtoto colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m.
Pires Generous gelding out of an unraced mare.
Going Straight (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, led approaching final furlong, edged right inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in May beating Sans Reward (8-7) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Proper (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Marmaida (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
