soon led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held on well
held up towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish
towards rear and keen, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in rear and outpaced, headway over 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, lost 2nd when no extra near finish
led early, remained close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, never a factor
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Firm ground likely and BETTER SELF can make full use of the step up in trip having impressed recently over six furlongs. Granted, the filly is bred to be better over even further but Ann Duffield had a number of entries at the early declaration stage and the hint is taken. Malpas Missile was third in the Hillary Needler though has proven that seven furlongs is no stretch having gone close over this trip at Lingfield Park. Alhoni has placed with regularity in plating grade though gets in off a light weight this afternoon. Bradbury ran no sort of a race at Thirsk and all hopes are reliant upon the blinkers having some effect. Regal Kiss moves into handicaps having failed to land an Ayr maiden when favourite last time out.
Malpas Missile (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leading pair, headway 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on strongly and closed on winner close home, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Spartic (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Regal Kiss 11-8fav (8-12) Led narrowly, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure, no extra and lost 2nd post, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Dominator (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Better Self 25-1 (8-12) Pushed along mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leading pair, kept on, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Campos (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Bradbury (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, carried wide on bend 5f out, struggling halfway, no danger final 2f, 7th of 10, 17l behind Askaud (8-7) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Mossgorda (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Chased winner stands side, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner, 5th of 16, 6l behind No Poppy (8-12) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Eyes On 18-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Biaraafa (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Aug.
Bernisdale 50-1 (9-0) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 7, 8l behind Najoum (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo stks (5) gf in Aug.
Microlight 16-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 13l behind Fleet Captain (9-7) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Mayan Flight (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Raced far side, tracked leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 13l behind Mariachi Man (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gs in Aug.
Alhoni 11-2 (7-13) Raced keenly, prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hung left, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Mary Boyle (8-1) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gd in Aug.
