chased leaders until weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not reached leaders
awkward leaving stalls, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, every chance 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
raced wide, prominent until faded over 1f out
raced wide, led until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
held up, headway under pressure from 2f out, kept on final furlong
raced wide, prominent, led well over 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on, no extra final furlong
raced wide, always prominent, led well over 1f out, kept on well, ridden out
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, led over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, weakened final furlong
An open ladies handicap to get proceedings underway, where varied riding abilities could prove key in determining the outcome of it. SHE'S SO PRETTY can land it for the father and daughter combination of Gary and Hayley Moore. A number of dangers could be cited including Barathea Dreams and South Wales who was the subject of strong market support when landing a Brighton handicap last time out and who's shrewd yard continue in a rich vein of form with their select band of runners. Although a maiden after 16 starts, She's So Pretty has shown a much improved level of form this season since being acquired by Gary Moore from Walter Swinburn. The application of headgear could well be the secret to this. She has travelled very sweetly, when differing tactics were applied on her last two starts and while the drop back to a mile is the unknown, given the type of race, a fast pace is likely to materialise and that should allow Hayley Moore to gradually work her way into contention. A mark of 57 looks feasible and the yard do particularly well with horses of this type. Barathea Dreams arrives here after a victory under today's partner at Chepstow, that win being his first in three years. The stiff track at Chepstow and the testing ground conditions played right to his strengths but on this livelier surface, he could not be put forward with any confidence. That said, he remains well-handicapped on the best of his form. South Wales has an inexperienced rider on-board but should the market speak in his favour it would be folly not to take note. He steps back in trip after his success over ten furlongs at Brighton last time and only received a 6lb hike for that win. Admittedly, he did beat a bunch of exposed rivals but he did it very easily and given his unexposed profile, he rates a big danger. Front-running tactics worked the oracle for Lopinot last time at Brighton but his inexperienced rider faces a stiff task to get the fractions right here, taking into consideration she will be hassled for the lead right from the outset. Emily Jones is an eye-catching booking for the top-weight Valentino Swing who's last effort is best forgotten as he is simply not as effective on the all-weather surfaces as the turf. He was badly drawn at Kempton last time and is better judged on his previous two efforts. This is only his second attempt at a mile but he will not lack for assistance from the saddle. Daring Dream raced far too keenly for his own good at Newmarket last time out but the form of his Yarmouth run two starts back is not working out badly, the second having run very well in a competitive Newmarket handicap subsequently. Not the easiest of puzzles to solve and She's So Pretty is selected to land it and in turn, break her maiden tag.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Raced wide behind, ridden over 3f out, and never dangerous from over 2f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Millfields Dreams (9-1) at Kempton 7f app hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Haasem (USA) 8-1 (9-8) Keen, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 8l behind Russian Epic (9-13) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Barathea Dreams (IRE) 5-1fav (10-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Chepstow 1m ldy rds hcp (5) sft beating Libre (9-12) by 2l, 11 ran.
High 'n Dry (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden, headway on outer to go prominent 2f out, hampered entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Murrin (9-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Sir Boss (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, keen in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 11, 5l behind Russian Epic (9-13) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Daring Dream (GER) 25-1 (9-0) Close up, raced keenly, ridden 2f out, keeping on one pace when saddle slipped towards finish, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Krugerrand (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Corlough Mountain 7-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, held up, always behind, 7th of 8, 19l behind Regal Royale (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Lopinot (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Made virtually all, ridden over 2f out, fading towards finish, won at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Tuscan Treaty (8-6) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
She's So Pretty (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish and gaining on winner final strides, 2nd of 10, nk behind Megalala (8-12) at Newbury 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Shaded Edge 8-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 9l behind Dawson Creek (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Uhuru Peak 22-1 (10-6) In touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Beverley 1m amt hcp (6) sft beating Leptis Magna (11-4) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
South Wales 15-8fav (8-3) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, headway approaching 2f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul beating Mahadee (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Magpie (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, keen in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 13th of 14, 13l behind Kings Topic (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden over 4f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Tanforan (8-5) at Haydock 1m app hcp (5) gs.
