prominent, driven over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led until inside final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leader, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
Nakakande was still beaten a long way when runner-up at Lingfield recently and Haats Off was predictably well beaten in the Queen Mary at Ascot but went close over 5f at Salisbury earlier. Kilbarchan has won twice in novice company and has every chance but she likes to race up with the pace and may well set up the race for AMBER SPARK. Richard Fahey’s filly found only one too good over track and trip last time and another bold bid looks on the cards today.
Nakakande (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden into 2nd over 1f out, kept on under pressure, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Good Fortune (9-2) at Lingfield 7f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Kilbarchan (GER) 6-5fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and joined inside final furlong, ran on gamely, won at Musselburgh 7f stks (4) gf in Jul beating Dancing On A Dream (8-11) by nk, 5 ran.
Haats Off 200-1 (9-0) Raced centre, slowly into stride, always behind, last of 22, 14 1/2l behind Signora Cabello (9-0) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in Jun.
Amber Spark (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, headed closing stages, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Balance Of Power (9-2) at Newcastle 7f stks (4) pol in Jul.