held up well in touch, chased winner over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
held up behind mid-division, kept on from over 1f out, never near leaders
towards rear, some headway from 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not pace to troubled leaders, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, settled towards rear, struggling final 3f, never dangerous
prominent on inside, stayed on to take 3rd over 1f out, not troubled leading pair
always behind, one pace final 2f, never nearer
always behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, no progress, soon weakened
led, ridden along and headed over 3f out, weakened rapidly from 2f out
raced on outside in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
mid-division, stayed on steadily to take 4th final furlong, never dangerous
held up in rear, steady headway on outside over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, led over 3f out, driven along over 1f out, clear final furlong, ridden out
VICTORIA MONTOYA can land the finale at the main expense of Cape Colony and Colonel Flay. The selection won well last month when beating Record Breaker at Newmarket. His form last season was solid and he does boast course and distance winning form. Andrew Balding has been amongst the winners in the last few days and our selection can add to that tally. Cape Colony is quickly turned out after beating King Fingal at Doncaster last week. He was returning from a break that day and if he doesn't bounce here he should go close. Colonel Flay has won two of his last three starts and today's ground conditions should be ideal for him. He is clearly on the upgrade and he looks a leading player. Bell Island is better than he has been showing of late and he is relatively unexposed so he could go well at a price. However, for the winner we will stick with Victoria Montoya.
Victoria Montoya 11-2 (8-2) In touch, chased leader 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May beating Record Breaker (8-12) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Double Banded (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, every chance 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 28l behind Hits Only Vic (9-5) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Rowan Rio 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, held when short of room over 1f out, 9th of 13, 11l behind Red Merlin (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Sam Lord 20-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway when short of room briefly 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Red Merlin (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Ragdollianna 20-1 (9-3) Slowly away, always rear division, ridden and struggling straight, 12th of 13, 25l behind Crystal Capella (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gd in Sep.
Wild Rhubarb 3-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 15, 8l behind Hits Only Vic (9-5) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Cape Colony 14-1 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating King Fingal (9-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Whenever 33-1 (8-4) Never better than mid-division, 23rd of 32, 32l behind Caracciola (9-6) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcap (2) gd in Oct.
Serious Choice (IRE) 17-2 (8-4) In rear, ridden and weakened 3f out, 7th of 8, 43l behind Seeking The Buck (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Gaia Prince (USA) 11-4 (9-1) Tracked leader, led 3f out until 2f out, soon driven, lost 2nd 1f out, outpaced by front pair, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Hada Men (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Takafu (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leading pair over 9f out, headway to challenge 2f out, ridden and still pressing leaders over 1f out, one pace towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Sweetheart (8-8) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Bell Island 4-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 8l behind Murcar (8-13) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Colonel Flay 5-1 (8-10) Held up in last place, headway and hung left from over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post, won at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May beating Silk Hall (9-10) by ns, 6 ran.
Munlochy Bay 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge from 3f out, chased winner 2f out, soon edged briefly right and no impression final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Inchpast (9-4) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Callisto Moon 6-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, driven and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 10l behind Victory Quest (9-12) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
