chased leaders, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader, hard driven halfway, every chance when under pressure over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish
chased leaders, headway over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, ran on well
led until over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, gradually weakened
slowly into stride, in touch, outpaced halfway, headway approaching final furlong, ran on, never nearer
It's questionable as to whether Leenavesta is improving as she was easily brushed aside at Brighton eight days ago and it will be a surprise if there isn't something in this with more scope. Ocean Myth bounced back to form when fourth at Thirsk last time after a modest effort over further at Nottingham and looks sure to play a part, but she may just find the concession of 5lb to DRESSED IN LACE beyond her. Andrew Balding's filly didn't really handle the bends at Chester last time but looks to have solid claims here on her earlier second to Pink Sapphire at Salisbury.
Ocean Myth 5-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 2l behind Guru Girl (8-7) at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Leenavesta (USA) 11-4 (9-4) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Sea Odyssey (9-4) at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Stepper Point 3-1 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 5, 11l behind Mister Musicmaster (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Dressed In Lace 3-1 (8-8) Chased leaders on inside, driven 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, just failed for 3rd, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Excelette (8-11) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
Russian Bullet 5-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon recovered to lead narrowly on rail, ridden hung right and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5l behind Laura's Bairn (8-9) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs.
Sweet Ovation 28-1 (8-0) Dwelt, behind, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Powerful Wind (9-4) at Ffos Las 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sister Guru 8-1 (8-4) Broke smartly, led early, tracked leaders, ridden to lead narrowly 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Mister Musicmaster (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.