behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division on inside, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish, never troubled winner
behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never trouble leaders
pressed leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
behind until ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on same pace, no impression
tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, lost 2nd near finish
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
MILLDOWN STORY may come out best of some reluctant heroes and no one could begrudge her victory after some consistent efforts. Turkish Locum and Hay Fever are others with claims on the book. Hay Fever is actually the highest rated in the field but he earnt that mark last year and has struggled this term. He wasn't beaten all that far in a handicap on his latest start and may respond to blinkers but he was badly outpaced last time. Turkish Lokum is another returning to maiden company and dropping to a trip which isn't certain to suit but she does have form claims. Catchpenny, Mrs Medley and She Goes Nowhere haven't had many chances but do need to improve which makes Milldown Story the percentage call. Rod Millman's charge has finished in the money on all bar one of her six career starts and looks well drawn for one who raced handily last time. She's clearly no star and has been dropped in the weights by the handicapper following each performance but Milldown Story should give her running and go close.
Professor Malone 50-1 (8-12) In rear, some headway on inside 3f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 31l behind Piazza San Pietro (9-1) at Bath 6f clm stks (5) fm in Jul.
Hay Fever (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Mid-division, no headway final 2f, 9th of 14, 5l behind Santefisio (9-5) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Catchpenny 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Half A Crown (9-4) at Newcastle 5f mdn stks (5) gs.
Chasing Amy 50-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Artesium (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Commandingpresence (USA) 33-1 (8-3) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Bawaardi (9-1) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) gs.
Milldown Story 7-2 (8-12) Soon led, headed over 4f out, chased leader, led well over 1f out until just over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Poppanan (9-3) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gd.
Mrs Medley 100-1 (8-12) Slowly away, always behind, last of 13, 34l behind Gurteen Diamond (8-5) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn fll (5) pol.
Place The Duchess 12-1 (8-7) Held up never dangerous, last of 9, 27l behind Caribbean Coral (9-10) at Brighton 6f sell stks (6) gf in Jun.
She Goes Nowhere (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Held up, stayed on from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 16l behind Moojeh (8-12) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Turkish Lokum 10-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, held up in mid-division, going well 3f out, challenged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 8l behind Surprise Party (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Valentine Bay 40-1 (8-4) Always in rear, last of 13, 40l behind Diamond Blade (8-5) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
