held up towards rear, some headway over 2f out, never troubled leader over 1f out, never nearer
took keen hold in touch, effort 2f out, unable to challenge, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, held up in rear, ridden along over 2f out, never dangerous final 2f
tracked leader on inside, led just over 3f out, no extra when headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, soon one pace, lost 3rd inside final furlong
mid-division, steady headway to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leader on outside, ridden and effort 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, plugged on one pace, never dangerous final 2f
led and set good pace, headed just over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off
always in rear, struggling 3f out, well behind over 2f out, tailed off
held up 4th, effort over 3f out, kept on until weakened 2f out
behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to take 3rd inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair
Houri's our selection in the lucky last, preferred to Xtravaganza and Miss Rochester. She won a similar contest at Nottingham on her last but one run, and there was no disgrace in being runner up last time to Amicable Terms at Warwick. She's wearing cheekpieces and giving weight away to most, but has the class to minimise that. Sir Michael Stoute's Miss Rochester, his only runner of the day, is making her handicap debut, and although yet to break her maiden, has shown up well in a couple of tough maidens this season. She's likely to be held up before making her move. Last time out Xtravaganza won at Folkestone with Italian Goddess well beaten in third; that was on soft ground, and although having more in hand on the weights, there's little to suggest that form can be reversed. Neither will mind if there's been much rain. Heavenly Saint, making her first appearance in nearly a year, is now with her third trainer. She's shown nothing in handicap company so far, but maybe Mr Price can make a difference. There is winning form in the locker, albeit a lowly seller. But our pick for the finale is Houri.
Hallingdal (UAE) 11-2 (9-7) Held up, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Ermine Grey (8-10) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
La Columbina 16-1 (9-2) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, never reached leaders, 7th of 9, 5l behind Slip (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Lush (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden on inside 3f out, never in contention, 9th of 11, 19l behind Cosmea (8-7) at Newbury 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Houri (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Chased leader over 5f, rridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Amicable Terms (8-4) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Mistress Eva 20-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Mizooka (8-13) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Miss Rochester (IRE) 15-8jt-fav (8-9) Held up in last trio, pushed along 3f out, stayed on under pressure final 2f but never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 11, 4l behind Elmaleeha (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Street Diva (USA) 4-1 (8-7) Led, ridden over 2f out, came wide into straight, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Easy Wonder (8-7) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
Xtravaganza (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led final 100 yards, stayed on, won at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (5) sft in Jul beating Wicked Lady (8-9) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Italian Goddess 9-4 (8-11) Took keen hold, steadied rear, driven along 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Xtravaganza (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Heavenly Saint 9-2 (8-11) Held up, headway on outer over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Marino Prince (8-6) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Nov.
Sacred Flame (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 6th of 10, 15l behind Who's This (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Berrynarbor 10-1 (8-8) Went right start, held up racing keenly, headway 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Rampant Ronnie (8-13) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jul.
