kept in, ridden to challenge halfway, soon one pace
slowly into stride, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon one pace
behind, soon outpaced, never dangerous
Shustraya can get recent losses back at the expense of Grange Lili, Feelin Foxy and Iza Coming. Having been beaten a short-head by Our Ruby at Leicester in August, Shustraya was to suffer the same fate on her Polytrack bow here seven days ago. Dropped back to five furlongs that day, she came sweeping through to lead a furlong out, but was collared right on the line by Fluttering Rose. It was still a good effort by Peter Makin's filly, and she is strongly fancied to make amends. Grange Lili has found one too good on three separate occasions, but it appears as though connections are still undecided over her best trip, and the feeling is that she may be outpaced by the selection. Feelin Foxy was behind Shustraya last week and lines up on worse terms, while Iza Coming will need another furlong based on the evidence of his debut here. All in all, Shustraya is the one to beat.
Grange Lili (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Jumped awkwardly, carried left soon after start, held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Off The Record (9-3) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) fbs.
Feelin Foxy 13-2 (8-12) Keen hold, prominent, driven to chase leading pair final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Fluttering Rose (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Iza Coming (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) In touch on outside, headway 2f out, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Genuine Call (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.
Shustraya 5-4fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged right, driven final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 9, shd behind Fluttering Rose (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Sea Cookie 66-1 (8-12) Always behind, 13th of 16, 12l behind Edge Closer (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.