mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on never near leaders
made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on
keen, in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, reminders soon after start, outpaced throughout
tracked leaders, switched right and soon ridden 2f out, driven to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, staying on when not clear run inside final furlong, switched right and kept on
tracked winner, ridden 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to take 2nd post
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, keen, held up, ridden over 4f out, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
A poor looking maiden this, with all bar Sula Dream having raced before, and none have a great deal of appeal, but BOMBER BROWN has shown some ability, and carries our tentative support. Also on the shortlist are Red Oriental and Espero. Peter Chapple-Hyam's got a good strike rate here, and Bomber Brown's best effort to date came here last time out a few weeks back when narrowly beaten over a mile and a quarter. He attempted to make all, but was nabbed late on, so the slight drop in trip is taken to be a positive. A repeat of that run could be enough. The French bred Red Oriental is having her debut run in this country, after being bought for 32,000 Guineas earlier in the month. She's been well held on her five runs back in France. Espero was a cheap purchase following a couple of poor runs in Ireland but showed great improvement on debut here, narrowly losing a similar race at Haydock. That was on good ground though, so the rain may be against him. Wearing a visor has brought improvement about for Miss Sophisticat in her last couple of runs, and further progress could see her land the spoils. The one debutante, Sula Dream, could be absolutely anything, and as with any in this kind of contest, the market can guide us. However any support for our selection would be encouraging, and that's Bomber Brown.
Action Girl 66-1 (9-12) Dwelt, soon pushed along to chase leaders, driven 3f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 9l behind Applause (9-3) at Windsor 1m (5) gf.
Bomber Brown (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Led, steadied pace 6f out, quickened approaching 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Laaheb (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf.
Espero (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Switched left soon after start, held up, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to press winner towards finish, always just held, 2nd of 7, nk behind Royal Destination (9-12) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Hilltop Alchemy 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon driven along and outpaced, 11th of 12, 40l behind In Footlights (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Mt Kintyre (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 10l behind Firebet (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Sula Dream Sulamani gelding out of Bonella.
Ela Gorrie Mou 150-1 (9-0) Raced wide in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 21l behind Queen Martha (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) fm in May.
Miss Sophisticat 4-1 (9-7) Tracked winner throughout, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Cheam Forever (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Red Oriental (9-1) 3rd of 6, 5l behind Ashaaq (9-2) at Maisons-laffitte(FR) 1m 2f stk.
Starkat 50-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 20l behind El Loco Uno (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Tamarah 100-1 (8-12) Raced stand side, tracked leader 5f, weakened approaching final furlong, 14th of 15, 16l behind Lahaleeb (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (1) gd in Oct.
Valfurva (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, better for race, 5th of 12, 4l behind Aim To Achieve (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Jun.
Yashkur 28-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, moderate headway final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Leverage (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Mediterranean Sea (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Always behind, 12th of 15, 22l behind Louise Bonne (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn fll stks (5) gd in May.
