raced wide early, soon prominent, went 2nd, going well 2f out, led over 1f out, in command final furlong, driven out
keen hold, chased leaders, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, beaten after
always towards rear
raced on outer in mid-division, hard ridden 2f out, effort and hung left over 1f out, ran on final furlong
keen hold, tracked leader, led approaching 2f out, soon pressed, headed over 1f out, beaten when snatched up near finish
prominent, chased leading pair approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in rear until 2f out, ran on final furlong
slowly into stride, ridden on outer 3f out and always behind
soon led, headed 2f out, chased leading pair to approaching final furlong, weakened
outpaced in mid-division halfway, weakened 2f out
Nonrunner
Free Lift looks the best bet here with Pamir and Resplendent Nova all holding formbook chances in opposition. A winner of a weak Windsor classified event, Free Lift demonstrated considerable pace to land that prize and does not look harshly treated off her current mark. The draw of two is a bonus to her hopes and she seems difficult to oppose on all known evidence. Conversely, Pamir is better under hold up tactics. Winners around here always have to be respected but runners such as this carry a warning in that all the cards will have to fall right for him to win again. Resplendent Nova can be relied upon at a big price. He is a much better horse on the all-weather than turf and his effort here last time can be forgiven as he had the wrong side of the draw on that occasion. Judd Street has to reverse form with our selection and it will be interesting to see if hold-up tactics are utilized again on this occasion. Tequila Sheila is best of the rest although her punters will have to forgive a very modest run at Doncaster last month. A good standard of sprinter on view this afternoon and we shall stick with the progressive Free Lift.
Judd Street 7-2 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked winner, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance over 1f out to inside final furlong, hung left, one pace, 3rd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Free Lift (8-11) at Windsor 6f 3yo stk 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Free Lift 7-4fav (8-11) Led 1f, dropped rear, back in touch over 3f out, ran on to lead narrowly well inside final furlong, held on, won at Windsor 6f 3yo stk 0-80 (4) gf in Jul beating Turn On The Style (9-0) by a shd, 4 ran.
Highland Cascade 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and led over 1f out, headed and one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Rancho Cucamonga (7-13) at Ayr 6f fll hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Pamir (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Close up, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, quickened well and soon led, ridden out, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul beating Tequila Sheila (9-4) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Grand Show 14-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Nota Bene (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Depressed 5-2 (8-8) Led, ridden and hung left from 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 7, 9l behind Bailey Gate (9-4) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Cape Unknown (USA) 3-1fav (8-11) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Moonmaiden (8-3) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Lady Algarhoud (FR) 5-1 (8-3) Held up, effort 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 25l behind Castanza (8-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
