chased leaders, faded final furlong
always behind
led after one and a half furlongs, ridden halfway, headed final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, held towards finish
hampered start, held up behind, never dangerous
went right start, with leader, ridden over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on under pressure
mid-division, weakened halfway
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
in touch, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, no impression
led for a furlong and a half, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders halfway, kept on inside final furlong
hampered start, always towards rear
behind, effort and headway on outer over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind from halfway
always behind
In a fairly open affair we will side with Selkirk Storm ahead of Our Little Secret, Dispol In Mind, Almaty Express and Haroldini. Selkirk Storm looked to be running back into form last time and, with proven soft-ground form, he can go well. If anywhere near the best of his juvenile form, he would hold a very good chance. A repeat of Our Little Secret's soft-ground second at Catterick in April gives her a shout, while Dispol In Mind is among those dropping to this grade for the first time and, if he recaptures his juvenile form, would have a chance, although he is unproven on soft. Almaty Express has experience of soft going and certainly should be able to compete at this level, while best of the rest might prove to be Haroldini. Overall, though, we will give the vote to Selkirk Storm.
Lovelorn 20-1 (8-10) Outpaced and pushed along towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 12l behind Cerebus (9-3) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (E3) fbs in Feb.
Dispol In Mind 40-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 14th of 15, 9l behind Montillia (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Almaty Express 6-1jt-fav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Montillia (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Selkirk Storm (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never near to challenge, 8th of 19, 5l behind Flying Tackle (9-5) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Our Little Secret (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 3l behind Howards Princess (9-0) at Redcar 5f mdn hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Emeraude du Cap 4-1 (8-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 8l behind Marcela Zabala (8-4) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo sll hcp (G) sft.
Kissing A Fool 40-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Hidden Chance (8-10) at Salisbury 7f 3yo clm (5) gf in May.
Sister Gee (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, briefly in 2nd 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Lady Algarhoud (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jun.
Town End Tom 14-1 (8-9) Tracked winner, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 8l behind Montillia (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Haroldini (IRE) 22-1 (7-10) Chased leaders far side, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 19, 9l behind Brut (8-7) at Thirsk 6f app mdn hcp 0-80 (5) gd in Jul.
Randalls Touch 33-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, never better than mid-division, 11th of 16, 9l behind Muara (9-2) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jun.
Faithisflying 20-1 (7-12) Raced far side, chased winner to 2f out, soon driven and one pace, 7th of 19, 6l behind Brut (8-7) at Thirsk 6f app mdn hcp 0-80 (5) gd in Jul.
Jasmine Hill 16-1 (7-13) Chased leaders to halfway stand's side, 14th of 15, 19l behind Daybreak Dancer (8-13) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Star of Kildare (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 17l behind Gimasha (8-9) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Speed Six 100-1 (9-0) Close up until halfway, 12th of 13, 19l behind Star Duster (8-4) at Leicester 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
