chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, soon eased
in touch, ridden 3f out, led approaching 1f out, ridden out
soon pushed along in rear, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, plenty to do 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, never nearer
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed final furlong, no extra
led 5f, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, headway under pressure 1f out, soon one pace
chased leaders 5f
in touch over 5f
slowly into stride, in rear, never nearer
pulled hard, held up, always toward rear
chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
This is wide-open and only a tentative vote goes to Bold Diktator, with Grezie, Fantasy Defender, Red Affleck and Midnight Lace also rating mentions. The selection won well at Bath last time when fitted with first-time blinkers and can go well again from a seven-pounds higher mark, although you'll have to take a view as to whether a high or low draw is best. Grezie looks competitvely weighted and gets a positive mention, while Fantasy Defender, if the going stays on the fast side, also has to be given a solid shout. Do not be surprised if the cheekpieces eke out some improvement from Aberdeen Park, while Crystal Music is lightly-raced and improving so is also respected. Meditation is on a winning Turf mark, and might go well, while Kristinor is worth another try at this trip and could go well as he missed the kick last time in first-time cheekpieces. Moonmaiden might fare better at this trip on this going after disappointing three times since winning at Bath, while, back on the all-weather, Nan Jan might yet be capable of winning from his current mark. Midnight Lace won his maiden here and does not look too badly rated, while Fasylitator has bits of form but might be better at other all-weather venues. Red Affleck was backed when only just beaten last time in headgear and a watching brief in the betting is advised. Overall, then, once again, the vote goes to Bold Diktator.
Bold Diktator 7-2fav (8-9) Took keen hold, prominent, went 2nd 5f out, led inside final 2f, driven clear, won at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (5) frm beating Laconicos (9-5) by 4l, 10 ran.
Midnight Lace 9-1 (8-2) Chased leader to 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 1l behind Bon Bon (8-11) at Doncaster 1m 3yo fll hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Moonmaiden 12-1 (9-0) Raced centre, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 13, 5l behind Daniella (8-10) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Kristinor (FR) 10-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, switched left, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 19, 3l behind Pink Bay (9-1) at Chepstow 6f 3yo mdn hcp (6) gf.
Crystal Mystic (IRE) 9-2 (8-3) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden, rallied inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Victoria Peek (8-1) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Red Affleck (USA) 3-1fav (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Bogaz (9-3) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (5) gs in Jul.
Fasylitator (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, ridden and not much room inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Golden Dynasty (8-9) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gd.
Samson Quest 8-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, held up, headway to chase leading pair over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Midnight Lace (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn aut stk (5) gf in Jul.
