tracked leaders, led going well 2f out, in command when edged right inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
close up, pushed along and slightly outpaced well over 2f out, headway under pressure to chase winner over 1f out, no impression when lost 2nd post
slowly into stride, flashed tail early stages, always in last trio, driven and struggling over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd post, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, held up last, no progress over 2f out
held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up in last trio, no real progress over 2f out
held up towards rear, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
In another competitive handicap the selection lands on the side of SCARCITY, after her bold bid to follow-up last time, that's principally ahead of Sarasota Sunshine and Steel Free. On the evidence of her handicap debut win the pick looks as though this trip would suit so it was a little bit of a concern she didn't seem to last home over shorter last time. She was only just held that day so she looks worth giving another chance to now upped in trip. Sarasota Sunshine returned from nearly 300 days away from the racecourse to find just the one too good. She should be fitter for that and she has a good chance of going one better. Steel Free was only just denied my Moretta Blanche at Salisbury last time and while consistency has never been her forte she can go close if running up to that form again. Island Home ran a solid UK debut on his last start after missing a lot of action so now race sharp should be a contender but improvement will be needed to beat Scarcity.
Sarasota Sunshine 10-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner 1f out, edged left and stayed on, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Man Of Action (9-2) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Netta (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakened well over 1f out, last of 10, 14l behind South Cape (9-4) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Kurtanella 12-1 (8-13) Held up in 7th, never on terms, modest late headway, 5th of 9, 8l behind Rakaan (9-9) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Island Home 20-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway when not clear run and switched left well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Imperial Djay (9-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Steel Free (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Moretta Blanche (10-0) at Salisbury 7f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Ken's Girl 11-1 (10-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Moretta Blanche (10-0) at Salisbury 7f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Perfect Friend 4-1 (9-12) Led, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Piccolo Express (8-9) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Tarita (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Very awkward leaving stalls and slowly away, behind, well beaten over 1f out, 6th of 7, 16l behind Emerald Girl (8-11) at Carlisle 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Pictures (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair until lost place 3f out, no chance after, 7th of 9, 10l behind Fleeting Echo (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Romancea (USA) 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 10l behind Frances Stuart (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Scarcity (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Close up, headway over 1f out, chased winner entering final furlong, soon hard ridden, held when lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Sweet Pilgrim (8-12) at Chepstow 6f fll hcp (5) gd in May.
