chased leaders, ridden and every chance when hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, good headway over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on well, driven out
held up, took keen hold, pushed along halfway, behind final 3f
held up, pushed along halfway, behind final 3f
took keen hold, held up, headway in centre over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
disputed lead, headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
soon chased leaders, ridden on stands side rail and not quicken 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders until ridden, hung left and weakened over 1f out
disputed lead, pushed along 3f out, ridden and still every chance over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on, never going pace to trouble leaders
held up, stumbled over 3f out, behind after
With an impressive record at this track which includes scoring on her last two starts, OCEAN COUNTESS is taken to complete her Brighton hat-tick at the expense of last time out winner Gifted Hier and Dream Huntress, who only just missed out to the pick last time. Not one for the faint hearted, the selection was just delivered in the final strides to win in similar conditions over course and distance last time. That was following a good success over a shorter trip also at Brighton and she should just be able to overcome her penalty. Gifted Heir sauntered to victory in a apprentices' race at Wolverhampton last time under this pilot and if taking this opportunity instead of going to Kempton on Wednesday, will have every chance off the same mark. Dream Huntress was only beaten a neck by the pick last time so has to be given a chance at getting up this time on revised terms especially with Ryan Moore riding for the first time and Kasuta is also on our list if bouncing back to form after a poor effort last time.
Lady Florence 17-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and every chance until weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Rondeau (9-1) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Ocean Countess (IRE) 5-1fav (9-2) Held up towards, steady headway from 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden, ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Dream Huntress (9-4) by nk, 14 ran.
Leptis Magna 33-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, close up, chased winner and challenging 2f out, still well there approaching final furlong, weakened towards finish, 7th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Hits Only Cash (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Aug.
Under Fire (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Soon pushed along in rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 11l behind Red Suede Shoes (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Dream Huntress 16-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, steady headway towards centre 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed, not quicken final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, nk behind Ocean Countess (9-2) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Fire King 11-2 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 9, 6l behind Seasonal Cross (9-6) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
King's Masque 20-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 1m clm stks 0-70 (6) pol in Sep beating Berbice (9-12) by nk, 13 ran.
Dancing Storm 6-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden and outpaced 3f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 16, 6l behind Landucci (9-8) at Chepstow 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Just Jimmy (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Prominent, raced freely, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 22l behind Lordship (9-3) at Chepstow 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Kassuta 6-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Eagle Nebula (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Sep.
Inquisitress 16-1 (8-7) Held up, headway on outer to challange leaders over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 10l behind Florentia (9-1) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Kina Jazz 25-1 (8-9) In touch, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Circle Dance (9-13) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Gifted Heir (IRE) 15-2 (8-9) Took keen hold, soon tracked leader, to 5f out, regained 2nd again on inside 2f out, led just inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-50 (7) pol beating Herbert Crescent (9-0) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
