led into start, held up in rear, raced keenly, headway after 4th, not fluent 3 out, every chance 2 out, weakening when pecked last
chased leader until after 4th, every chance approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up in rear, struggling 6th
soon in mid-division, jumped slowly 5th, struggling after
held up towards rear, raced keenly, headway after 3 out, eased just before 2 out
mid-division, headway on inside approaching 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders until approaching 5th
pulled hard, headway after 3rd, chased leader after next, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, led after 3 out, quickened clear approaching last, ran on well
jumped right, raced keenly, led, headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out
always in rear
jumped left 3rd, mid-division, headway after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
A race weak in quality and we side with ARGENTO LUNA with A Bit Chancy and Sky Calling as the alternatives. Argento Luna might be better over slightly further than this in time but she looks to have been found a nice chance to follow up a Worcester success. Close up in two listed mares bumpers, she clearly has ability. A Bit Chancy is bred very much on flat lines. Her two Sedgefield runs have been average but it is worth noting that they obtained on much softer going than today. Sky Calling is a previous course and distance winner. She has been well held in three subsequent outings. Je Ne Sais Plus was a middle distance filly on the flat in France and makes a British debut today. Over Sixty ran a career best at the Aintree Mares bumper in Aintree but the jockey bookings suggested she wasn't the best of the three that Alan King sent to the racecourse. Laureate des Loges ran well in a hot Uttoxeter bumper on debut though failed to build upon it in a return visit. Definitely It might just need a bit further if her breeding is to be believed. Argento Luna is a confident selection.
Argento Luna 11-4 (10-5) Awkward before start and rider started off without irons, held up, headway approaching to 5th, led last, pushed clear flat, won at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gs beating Gloucester (10-12) by 5l, 12 ran.
Sky Calling 17-2 (11-3) Led 2nd, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra, 3rd of 10, 28l behind Laureldean Melody (11-3) at Hexham 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft.
A Bit Chancy 25-1 (10-10) Held up, headway over 7f out, ridden and kept on final 3f, no impression, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Wheyaye (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Definitely It 7-1 (10-7) In touch, ridden and outpaced 6f out, stayed on again 3f out, not reach leaders, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Flowing On (10-13) at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Feb.
Je Ne Sais Plus (FR) (8-10) behind Daly Daly (9-8) at Longchamp 1m hcp gs in May, 18 ran (Flat).
Laureate des Loges (FR) 14-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, driven along 6f out, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 30l behind Valleyofthedolls (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gf in May.
Llizaam 80-1 (9-11) In touch, close up when fell 4 out in race won by Chinara (11-0) at Ludlow 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in Jan, 18 ran.
Maria Antonia (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Held up, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, well behind Qulinton (10-2) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy in Mar.
Over Sixty 33-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace over 1f out, 6th of 20, 6l behind Carole's Legacy (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Apr.
Rebel Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) pulled up 3 out in race won by Clan Tara (11-4) at Tralee 2m 4f mdn hdl sft, 17 ran.
Simplified 100-1 (10-2) In rear, effort when hampered 2 out, no impression, 5th of 14, 37l behind Our Choice (10-12) at Southwell 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Unadubh (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway to 4th 6f out, 2nd 5f out, ridden 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 35l behind Present Gesture (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f ldy nhf gd in May.
Camino Real 66-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 19, 23l behind Dayia (10-10) at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Mar.
