made all, quickened 1f out, soon clear, comfortably
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, drifted right and ran on final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on well final furlong to go 2nd close home
Having finally got her head in front here last time, Abide is fancied to follow up in this concluding handicap, This is a competitive race though, and the likes of Doitforreel, Tesary, Jalissa and Parisette must all come into the reckoning. Parisette hails from the back-to-form Henry Cecil yard, and although she has been slightly disappointing since making a winning debut at Windsor, the handicapper has given her a chance here, and she would certainly have claims if learning to settle better. Tesary's second to Tax Free last time looks good form now, as the winner bolted up in a competitive race at Newmarket this week, so she must have a major chance. Roger Charlton's course winner, Jalissa, is another to come into the reckoning but for the selection we'll stick with Abide. Richard Hannon's filly had proved frustrating this season, beaten by a combination of good gorses and bad rides, but she finally rewarded supporters with a classy maiden win over course and distance last time, beating Belle Encore by five lengths. The handicapper has taken a chance by not putting her up in the weights, and with that confidence booster under her belt, Abide is taken to score again in this competitive finale.
Tesary 10-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Tax Free (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Valentin (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Took keen hold and raced awkwardly, held up, weakened and well behind final 2f, 8th of 9, 23l behind Front Stage (8-13) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Jalissa 4-1 (8-11) Stumbled soon after start, raced in touch until weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 11l behind Yomalo (9-7) at Newmarket 6f fll hcp (4) gf in May.
Aastral Magic 16-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 4f out, tracked leader after, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind Wrighty Almighty (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Parisette 8-1 (9-0) In touch and keen, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 8l behind Love Affair (8-5) at Nottingham 1m 3yo fll hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Toffee Vodka (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Dwelt, in rear, steady headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, gaining near finish, 3rd of 15, nk behind Doitforreel (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Amica 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakening when hampered 2f out, last of 11, 14l behind Quantum Leap (8-11) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Doitforreel (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Held up, headway 2f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Manic (8-1) by a hd, 15 ran.
Abide (FR) 6-4fav (8-11) Held up behind leaders, switched left 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right, pushed clear final furlong, won at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun beating Belle Encore (8-11) by 5l, 9 ran.
Missed A Beat 6-1 (8-13) Keen, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 7l behind Triple Two (9-3) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
