awkward start, soon led, headed well over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
with leaders, led well over 3f out, shaken up over 1f out, readily
with leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
very slowly away, behind
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
Striding Edge could be the answer to this trappy maiden; the list of dangers is headed by Campbeltown Trader and Chantilly Dancer. The selection was well backed last time at Lingfield when he ran well for a long way before fading into mid-division. He clearly has ability and in the hope that this step-up in trip works the oracle we will forward him as the pick. Campbeltown Trader hails from the Tom Dascombe yard and he shaped with a bit of ability on his debut at Chepstow in a soft ground maiden. There should be more to come and he is worth considering, although he will need to step-up on that effort to get competitive. The form of those with racecourse experience is not great so it would be no surprise to see Mark Wallace's Chantilly Dancer go well on her debut, and this Danehill Dancer filly is certainly worth noting in the market. Barry Hills sends Mr Melodious to post here and he could prove best of the others, but for the winner we will stick with Striding Edge.
Mr Melodious 13-2 (9-3) Soon outpaced, well in rear, never on terms, 7th of 10, 12l behind Daddy's Gift (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Fajita Lahib colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Time For You and Archived.
Striding Edge (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Squeezed out start, behind, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 9l behind Mythical Border (8-9) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Swingfire (USA) 11-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 11l behind Senor Mirasol (9-3) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in May.
Terracotta Warrior Dubai Destination colt out of a moderate racemare.
Chantilly Dancer (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Crafty Captain.
Lislin 14-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Glorious Dreams (8-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) pol in May.
Into My Arms 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and outpaced, last of 11, 25l behind Burning Flute (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Campbeltown Trader (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Hampered after start, soon outpaced, 7th of 9, 12l behind Penny's Gift (8-8) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in May.
