chased leader, hard ridden to dispute lead over 1f out, driven to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, hard ridden to dispute lead over 1f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ridden out and ran on well, comfortably
chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
always outpaced, in rear
For us, ones to consider here are Auwitesweetheart, Angel Sprint, Exmoor and Depressed, with the vote going to Exmoor. Being raised four pounds for getting beaten at Nottingham last time might seem a little harsh on the selection but, in all fairness, she was unlucky in running on that occasion and, with a clear run would have won cosily. Much as the cat's out of the bag, so to speak, she rates as the one to beat tonight. Auwitesweetheart was beaten a short head over course and distance from tonight's mark last time and, clearly in good heart, should go well, while Depressed, who has since run very well at Epsom, has one-and-three-quarter lengths to find with her on the back of that form. However, he can also go well. Of the others, Angel Sprint caught they eye behind classy performer Eisteddfod two runs ago and reverts to six furlongs from seven last time, so could go well, while Chief Exec reverts to six furlongs for the first time since his racecourse debut, which might help. Overall, Bailey Gate might just get done for toe in the closing stages and it would be hard to build a strong case for the other three. This returns us to the selection, which is Exmoor.
Auwitesweetheart 8-1 (9-5) Held up, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on under pressure, caught on line, 2nd of 10, shd behind Fisberry (8-12) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Angel Sprints 20-1 (9-0) Held up behind, some headway over 2f out, not trouble leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Coup d'Etat (8-12) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Bailey Gate 9-1 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, headway to chase leading pair 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Saint Etienne (9-10) at Newbury 6f fll hcp (4) gf.
Chief Exec 16-1 (9-4) Led over 5f, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Sea Hunter (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Depressed 9-2 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, caught post, 2nd of 9, nk behind Bird Over (9-7) at Epsom 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Petite Spectre 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never troubled leaders, 9th of 10, 5l behind Im Spartacus (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (D3) pol in Nov.
Exmoor 11-4fav (8-3) Broke well, soon held up, effort on inside when short of room over 1f out, hung left, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Superstitious (7-11) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Sweet Namibia (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, driven and beaten 2f out, 5th of 7, 12l behind Saint Etienne (9-10) at Newbury 6f fll hcp (4) gf.
