pushed along in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
held up in rear, swtiched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well
slowly into stride, held up, switched to outside and good headway over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong
chased leaders, strong challenge approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
pressed leader, led approaching final furlong, headed and not pace of winner when inside final furlong
held up, effort and ridden 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
led, ridden halfway, headed approaching final furlong, weakening when not much room on rail soon after
chased leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
Sweetest Revenge is in cracking form and could be the answer to a tricky finale, with Redwood Star and Heidi's Dash rated as the main dangers. The selection does have a penalty for her latest success when she beat Salon Prive at Windsor. She was good value for the winning margin that day and she is difficult to oppose today, despite the rise in the weights. Redwood Star should give her plenty to think about as she finished with a wet sail at Brighton last time to finish second behind Intriguing Glimpse. She came from last to finish second that day, so if she is ridden a little closer to the pace today she could go close. Heidi's Dash won well last time out under a masterful ride from Dane O'Neill. She won over today's course and distance on that occasion but the race was run to suit and she did give the impression that she would be suited by a slightly longer trip. Cerulean Rose is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market, but for the winner we return to Sweetest Revenge.
Cerulean Rose 14-1 (7-8) Behind on outer, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure final furlong, never reached leaders, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Sierra Vista (9-1) at Goodwood 5f hcp (3) sft in Jul.
Sweetest Revenge (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-3) Held up in rear, good headway and squeezed through over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gs beating Salon Prive (9-3) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Redwood Star 7-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, slightly outpaced, switched right halfway, strong run final furlong to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Intriguing Glimpse (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) gd.
Heidi's Dash (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, headway on inside over 1f out, squeezed through to lead post, won at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul beating Zimbali (8-5) by a shd, 8 ran.
Dolce Piccata 14-1 (9-3) Level until headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 3 1/2l behind Come Away With Me (9-1) at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (5) gf in May.
Withering Lady (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders for 3f, 9th of 12, 6l behind Sweetest Revenge (9-3) at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gs.
Zimbali 5-1 (8-5) With leader, led just over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed near post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Heidi's Dash (9-0) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Kiss The Rain 7-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden and one pace when hampered 1f out, 11th of 18, 6l behind Sweetest Revenge (9-0) at Bath 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
