raced keenly, disputing lead, ridden to lead entering final furlong, held on under pressure
took keen hold, soon chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, same pace final furlong
slowly away, outpaced in rear, some late headway
went left start, behind most of way
went left start, soon in touch, headway on inside over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure towards finish
went left start, soon chased leaders on outer, under pressure halfway, weakened 2f out
slowly away and reminders soon after start, always rear division, never a factor
slight lead on rail, ridden and headed entering final 1f, weakened and beaten when short of room and hampered well inside final furlong
pushed left start, mid-division, one pace final 2f
FELSHAM, Night Trade and Rain On The Wind are the trio for the shortlist here and the vote is given to Felsham. Henry Candy's colt showed plenty of promise on his debut at Sandown when he finished third behind Bridge Valley. He looks to have his quirks but he clearly has ability and this half-brother to Oldjoesaid is taken to open his account. Night Trade has shown promise on each of her two runs this season and she wasn't beaten far in third behind a decent yardstick in Waveband at Wolverhampton last time. She was well supported in the market that day and it will be interesting to see if the money arrives again here. Stuart Williams is as shrewd as they come so if Rain On The Wind is the subject of market support then he could be of interest, although he will need to improve on what he has shown on the racecourse so far if he is to make his mark. Jeremy Gask has enjoyed a good season and his newcomer Winifred Jo should not be discounted lightly, but in a race where the market may well provide the clues, we will stick with Felsham as the choice.
Felsham 9-2 (9-3) Close up, raced slightly wide, ridden and ran on green over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Bridge Valley (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Rain On The Wind (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Fardyieh (8-12) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Belle Park Hamairi filly out of Cape Siren.
Kai Mook Littletown Boy filly out of Beenaboutabit.
Lady Zoe (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Dwelt, always behind, 9th of 10, 32l behind Bossy Kitty (8-7) at Ripon 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gs.
Liberty Lady (IRE) Statue Of Liberty filly out of Crossed Wire.
Night Trade (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Waveband (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Polish Steps (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 14, 25l behind Music Show (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) gd in Aug.
Rightcar Marian 100-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 21l behind Waveband (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
The Two G's 66-1 (8-12) Keen in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 24l behind Jira (8-12) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Winifred Jo Bahamian Bounty filly out of Coming Home.
Future Regime (IRE) Xaar filly out of Sadalsud.
