keen hold in mid-division, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon chasing leaders and one pace
jumped right start, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, hard driven and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, switched right to challenge over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
soon led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
dwelt and pulled hard towards rear, driven and headway over 3f out, ran on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no extra close home
Casting Couch created the impression that she would be suited by a step up in trip on her debut and she is fancied to put the experience to good use here: Black Nun and Nashimah are interesting newcomers that should be noted in the betting, while Lady Cottingham has already been tried at this trip and could easily post a much better effort now that she knows more about what is required from her. However, Casting Couch is the most interesting contender on show and, considering that Barry Hills has a 20% strike rate with his runners at Kempton this season; this may well be another profitable round trip to Middlesex for the Lambourn-based maestro.
Black Nun Fasliyev filly, half-sister to 7f winner Night Kiss.
Casting Couch (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on, one pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Burning Flute (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Efficiency Efisio filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m.
Heaven Knows When (IRE) Dansili filly out of 1m4f winner Change Partners.
Herecomesbella 50-1 (9-0) Ran green, soon well behind, 9th of 11, 16l behind Bahamian Ceilidh (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Lady Cottingham 16-1 (9-0) Went left start, in touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 9, 6l behind Misdaqeya (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Misty Glade 13-2 (8-12) Pushed along to be in touch, effort over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind La Brigitte (8-12) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Jun.
Nashmiah (IRE) Elusive City filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Ridder.
Protiva Deportivo filly out of a moderate racemare.
Champion Girl (IRE) Captain Rio filly, half-sister to 7f winner Serene Princess and flat and hurdles winner Sea Skate.