made all, hung right halfway, ridden over 1f out, driven out
tracked winner, going well, ridden over 1f out, switched right and effort inside final furlong, found little and kept on same pace
keen, close up, ridden to press winner over 2f out, one pace final furlong
keen, hung right throughout, close up, weakened halfway
Nonrunner
Not a race to linger too long over and POSITIVITY is picked ahead of Liberty Trail and Carnival Dream. Granted, Bryan Smart's charge has regressed somewhat since a juvenile campaign but she has at least shown an aptitude for the surface and could go off at a decent price. Liberty Trail has a major chance on figures. Whether he acts on the surface is another matter entirely. Carnival Dream ran up to her best in a plating contest at Newcastle and is likely to race prominently again. Arjemis kept on to be a fair second in a weak Newcastle handicap. Catchpenny is noted in the market on debut whilst Our Girl Ally is exposed as moderate. Positivity is selected.
Liberty Trail (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, led halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 10, hd behind Imperial Sword (9-7) at Ayr 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Carnival Dream 9-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Darcey (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf.
Catchpenny Piccolo filly out of Noble Penny.
Our Girl Ally (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 22l behind Helieorbea (9-3) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) sft.
Arjemis 18-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up, headway halfway, stayed on under pressure, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Igoyougo (9-7) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Positivity 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind First Blade (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jul.
