tracked leaders, lost place 3f out
slowly into stride, outpaced, behind
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, never dangerous
pushed along over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
behind, stayed on final furlong
held up on outer, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders to 3f out
slowly into stride, soon chasing winner, kept on final furlong, no impression
MAJESTIC LADY has been a little frustrating to follow but we feel she can at last get her head in front, while Silca Meydan and Duke Of Bothwell will prove the likely dangers. The Barry Hills trained filly has gone close to winning on a number of occasions and although she is proven only to be moderate this will be her easiest opportunity to date. If she can recapture her best form and she can handle the all weather surface she can at last get her head in front. Her main danger will be Silca Meydan who is officially rated five pounds superior. He ran well here over course and distance in March but he disappointed on his handicap debut at Yarmouth last time out. If he can recapture his form he will not be too far away. Of the newcomers Duke Of Bothwell looks the most interesting. Trainer Richard Fahey does well with his debutants so the market should prove to be the best guide to his chances. Majestic Lady looks the pick on paper and is the firm selection to break her long awaited maiden tag.
By The Wind (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, not face kick back from well over 2f out, weakened entering final 2f, 7th of 8, 16l behind Bajan Tryst (9-0) at Lingfield 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Duke Of Bothwell (USA) Hennessy gelding out of Crooked Wood.
Francis Albert 28-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 15, 22l behind Russian Spirit (8-12) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Hanta Yo (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Steadied start, keen, shaken up halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Intolerable (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Island Legend (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 17, 39l behind Devil You Know (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Running Flush (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leader, pushed along halfway, weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 10, 10l behind Leverage (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Silca Meydan 9-1 (9-9) Outpaced, always behind, 10th of 12, 9l behind Straboe (8-2) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcap 0-65 (6) gd.
Almatlaie (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Towards rear, headway to 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 15l behind Cnocan Gold (8-12) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn sft in Oct.
Clever Omneya (USA) 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, some headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 9l behind Aegean Shadow (8-5) at Leicester 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Majestic Lady (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Held up, shaken up over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 8l behind Sams Lass (8-9) at Ffos Las 6f fll mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
No Nightmare (USA) 18-1 (8-12) Raced wide, mid division, ridden over 2f out, weakend over 1f out, 13th of 14, 13l behind Wedding List (8-12) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
Orpen Lady 66-1 (8-12) Slowly away, ran green and always in rear, last of 10, 35l behind Leverage (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
South African (USA) Johannesburg filly out of River Cache.
