tracked leader, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no progress final 2f
prominent, effort 2f out, one pace over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
started slowly, always struggling in rear
held up behind, under pressure over 3f out, no headway, weakened from 2f out
close up, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
started very slowly, in rear, moderate headway over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, no impression, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear, struggling halfway, never dangerous
started slowly, always in rear
held up in touch, good headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, driven out
led narrowly to halfway, ridden to lead again over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong
in rear and outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish
with leaders to over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
From a shortlist containing Oatcake, Cyclonic, For Life, War Dancer, Dash Of Lime and Millsy, we will side with Oatcake. In a race that will not take a lot of winning, Oatcake, a good third to Bow Wave on her racecourse debut, should go well. Her absence since that run is a concern but, with her stable in form, the market will probably act as a good guide. From the in-form James Fanshawe stable, Cyclonic, who cost 40,000 guineas, would not have to be out of the ordinary to feature, while For Life has so far shown a reasonable level of maiden form. Of the others, Tadlil does not seem to possess the ability of his brother, the top-class sprinter Kyllachy, although today's trip should suit better than on his debut, and War Dancer is related to winners, so could be worth a look in the betting. Dash Of Lime is also related to winners and has shown some promise, while Millsy belied her market odds when running with promise at Newbury on her debut, but Mick Channon's Whistle 'n Flute showed little on his racecourse bow. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Oatcake.
Burhaan (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders over 3f, last of 6, 8l behind Millinsky (9-1) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Cyclonic Pivotal colt, half-brother to 1m and 1m2f winner Broughton Spirit.
Empire City (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, effort over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 11l behind Oakbridge (8-12) at Salisbury 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
For Life (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Always prominent, led just over 2f out, ridden and hung left from 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1l behind Vanadium (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
My Obsession (IRE) Spectrum gelding, half-brother to winning miler Splodger Mac.
Tadlil 6-1 (9-0) Dwelt, ridden to soon lead, headed halfway, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind Clara Bow (8-9) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
