took keen hold, tracked winner, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance over 1f out to inside final furlong, hung left, one pace
pulled hard, close up, led over 1f out until headed narrowly well inside final furlong, rallied near post
led after 1f, hung left from 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led 1f, dropped rear, back in touch over 3f out, switched left to outside over 1f out, ran on to lead narrowly well inside final furlong, held on
A poor turnout for this classified event but it is difficult to choose between them, however Belly Dancer could just have the edge over Judd Street and Abientot. They are all very closely matched on official ratings, but Belly Dancer appears to have the slightly stronger recent form. She landed a Chester maiden by seven lengths before finishing a close up fifth to sea Hunter at the same track. She should be just as effective on this circuit and looks the best option here. Abientot has won over the five furlong trip here and hasn't been disgraced since in some very competitive handicaps. Another big run can be expected. Judd Street just got the better of the selection on the all-weather at Lingfield last December, and has since performed with credit on the turf, he looks a major threat to all. The field is completed by Turn On The Style and Free Lift, both have claims on their best form. So a very tricky contest and Belly Dancer is just a sporting choice.
Judd Street 11-2 (8-5) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Pivotal's Princess (8-10) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Turn On The Style 6-1 (9-0) Behind and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Tartatartufata (8-9) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Belly Dancer (IRE) 9-4fav (8-13) In touch, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Sea Hunter (9-5) at Chester 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Free Lift 40-1 (8-13) Raced stand side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 20, 6l behind Clinet (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp (2) gd.
Abientot (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Went left start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Peopleton Brook (8-10) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
