towards rear, ridden 2f out, ran on well final 110 yards, kept on, just denied
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on, headed closing stages, no extra
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, weakened quickly well over 1f out
tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge
led, pushed along well over 1f out, headed 1f out, ridden and no extra inside last
Thunder Love won twice at Kempton in the spring but there is no reason why she shouldn’t handle this surface. Mitbaahy, also by the speedy Profitable, appeared to take a big step forward when winning easily at Thirsk but the form has yet to be franked. Caturra has a penalty for winning in this grade at Newbury but can’t be ruled out and Anadora has also been highly tried. ETERNAL HALO can strike a blow for Scotland having shown her rivals a clean pair of heels over a bit further here on her second start – further improvement is likely. Attagirl was just beaten in a Listed race at Newbury last time and is preferred to Boonie of the others.
Caturra (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Led on rail, and set steady pace, headed 2f out, weakened tamely inside final furlong, last of 7, 3 1/4l behind Asymmetric (9-0) at Goodwood 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gs in Jul.
Boonie (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Led on near side rail and probably overall, definite advantage 2f out, ridden hung right and headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Armor (9-1) at Goodwood 5f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Jul.
Mitbaahy (IRE) 5-2jfav (9-5) Prominent, going well over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug beating Iur Cinn Tra (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Anadora 15-2 (9-0) Held up in last pair, headway in centre 2f out, kept on into 2nd 1f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Illustrating (9-0) at Goodwood 5f fll stks (2) sft in Jul.
Attagirl 14-1 (9-0) Led, ridden well over 1f out, hung right and kept on well inside last, headed close home, 2nd of 17, hd behind Tardis (9-0) at Newbury 5f lst fll stks (1) gd in Aug.
Ballet Steps 5-4fav (9-0) Held up, short of room and plenty to do under 2f out, switched left and good headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong and led final strides, won at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug beating Bollin May (8-12) by nk, 11 ran.
Eternal Halo (IRE) 11-4cfav (8-13) Made all, ridden 2f out, went clear inside final furlong, impressive, won at York 5f stks (3) gd in Jul beating Silky Wilkie (9-4) by 4l, 6 ran.
Hi Meh Darling (IRE) 9-4fav (9-4) Midfield, headway on far rail over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong but no match for winner, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Come Quick (9-6) at Carlisle 5f (5) gd in Aug.
Thunder Love 2-5fav (9-5) Raced keenly, tracked leader, pushed into lead over 1f out, soon clear and ran on strongly, easily, won at Kempton 5f fll stks (4) pol in May beating Global Mirage (8-12) by 5 1/2l, 7 ran.
Kingboard Star (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Chased leaders in near side group, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Armor (9-1) at Goodwood 5f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Jul.
