went right at start, keen hold, held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, effort on outside over 2f out, one pace final furlong
carried right at start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on same pace
slight lead for 2f, chased winner to just over 1f out, one pace final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
held up in rear, switched right over 1f out, never near to challenge
with leaders, led after 2f, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not much room on inside from over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well
chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, stumbled over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd last stride, no chance with winner
With just the four horses in the handicap proper we concentrate here on Torosay Spring, Goldeva and the selection Vita Spericolata. John Wainwright's mare has only been lightly-raced this term and looks set to peak at a track where she has run well at in the past. Beaten by a better weighted horse last time at Chester she looks primed to strike her and will lack nothing from the saddle with Mick Kinane drawn to ride. Torosay Spring was most impressive at York last time out in a Group Three contest, showing a fine turn of foot to mow down her rivals. However she has been raised ten pounds for that victory and despite her looking progressive she may struggle on these terms. Goldeva sprang a surprise when winning this event last year but her recent form has been poor by her standards and may be best left alone here especially with the ground not in her favour. A live danger could come from Simianna who has a good record at this track and is at the top of her game at present. The main doubt about her is she comes her after a tough season and may not be up to showing her best in such a good race. Lochridge ran below her best last time out but the form of her win at Newbury three weeks ago would see her go very close and this return to six furlongs will obviously suit. Best of the rest may be the in-form Forever Times but the percentage call is for Vita Spericolata to give her trainer one of his biggest pay-days to date.
