held lup and behind, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on strongly inside final f to lead towards finish
tracked leading pair, headway on inside to lead 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed, no extra well inside final furlong
tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, stayed under pressure to lead briefly well inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
You can give each of the runners something of a chance here, with the vote going to Michaels Pride. Michaels Pride has won his last two races - and three of his last five - efforts that include a fair run here. Clearly in good heart, he might be able to keep the progress coming and rates as a danger to all. The last time that Kyle Of Lochalsh ran quickly after a hurdling effort, he won, and he does so again today, although a six-pound penalty means that he will need an improved effort to score, although he seems to be running better for the removal of the visor. Despite doubts to the contrary, Moonshine Bill stayed 12 furlongs well last time and, with connections now holding more options with him, he is entitled to go well. Course winner Party Ploy has now dropped to an attractive mark, and very nearly fully vindicated that point when narrowly beaten at Brighton two days ago. The question is, how much will that race and the travelling involved have taken out of him? Torrens is another to be seeking a straight hat-trick of wins, and runs here under a penalty following a Chester win. However, he is lightly-raced, looks progressive and is sure to attract plenty of support tonight, and we are expecting a bold show from this three-year-old. Finally, Millagros is back to a winning mark and has won at the track, although she will need to show more than of late to get her head in front. Once again, then, overall - in an interestingly tricky finale - we will just give the vote to Michaels Pride.
Millagros (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 10l behind Gallery Breeze (9-2) at Hamilton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Torrens (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Led early, held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Best Prospect (8-12) by 1l, 7 ran.
Michaels Pride (IRE) 5-2fav (8-9) In touch, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gd beating Estepona (9-12) by a nk, 15 ran.
Moonshine Bill 11-2 (8-7) Made all, pushed along 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, won at Chepstow 1m 4f app hcp (5) gf beating Birthday Star (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Kyle of Lochalsh 5-1 (9-2) Towards rear, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gf beating Patricia Philomena (9-10) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Party Ploy 10-3fav (9-2) Led, headed 5f out, led again inside final furlong, headed last stride, 2nd of 8, shd behind Fiveoclock Express (9-6) at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp (6) frm.
