took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, some headway on outer over 2f out, lost action, hung left, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not reached leaders
with leader 2f, stayed prominent, good run on inside rail over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out, cleverly
narrow lead, hard pressed from 2f out, kept on well until headed well inside final furlong
The vote here goes to Aberdovey ahead of World Series and Madhavi. The selection ha had just two runs this season, but looked to be coming to hand last time when a staying on fifth in a competitive fillies' handicap. She has scope for further improvement and looks a reasonable selection. World Series won quite well at Folkestone despite hanging right but, being lightly raced, he could yet improve. Entailment was just beaten by The Fun Merchant last time and is afforded respect, while Barbary Coast has yet to hit form this season. Much as Madhavi may have been flattered by her third at Windsor last time, you cannot rule her out a track that could suit. The same trainer's Love Affair looks to have a chance the equal of her's, although the latter was well behind Aberdovey at Newmarket last time. That returns us to that last-named horse, who gets the vote.
Barbary Coast (FR) 66-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 4l behind Humble Opinion (9-1) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Entailment 10-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, strong challenge near finish, just held, 2nd of 12, hd behind The Fun Merchant (9-11) at Windsor 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
World Series (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway to chase leading pair over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Folkestone 7f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jun beating Arous (8-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Aberdovey 50-1 (8-6) Raced stand side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Clinet (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp (2) gd.
Love Affair (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Raced stand side, tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, 18th of 20, 21l behind Clinet (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp (2) gd.
Madhavi 11-1 (8-8) Towards rear, steady headway from 2f out, kept on to take 3rd final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 3l behind All Quiet (9-0) at Windsor 1m fll hcp (4) gf.
