mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead post
held up towards rear, effort on outer over 2f out, never on terms
held up behind, never dangerous
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, no impression
led, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, headed post
slowly into stride, pushed along to soon chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out
Much depends on the ground, but a chance is taken with Westcourt Dream, who is on a winning mark and is fancied to make the most of the weight she receives from the likes of Dancing Guest and Rockburst, while a bold bid from Burton Ash would also be dangerous to rule out. Burton Ash has bits and pieces of form that give her a major chance of at least making the frame at this level and she is worth noting in the betting. However, she is still a maiden after 24 previous attempts, so is not one to trust implicitly. Rockburst will love the ground and will be a threat if recapturing the sparkle she showed as a juvenile. However, she tries this trip for the first time and needs to prove she has the stamina to cope. Dancing Guest is one of the least exposed in the field and may well have plenty more to offer. Her connections will be praying for rain before the off, as she does appear to like some give underfoot. Watch the weather as well as the betting where George Margarson's charge is concerned. She does have the scope to improve past this lot and is worth a saver bet. However, in the event of the ground staying firm, Westcourt Dream makes plenty of appeal as one capable of causing an upset in this company. The stiff uphill finish will suit the daughter of Bal Harbour, who makes the most appeal as the one to give Dancing Guest a race if the ground is too fast for her.
Rockburst 100-1 (9-2) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 12, 11l behind Tough Love (9-8) at Thirsk 7f hcap (5) gf.
Dancing Guest (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead final 50 yards, won at Kempton 7f 3yo fll hcp (5) pol beating Stormy Monday (9-7) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Typhoon Ginger (IRE) 25-1 (7-12) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 10th of 17, 6l behind Topatoo (9-2) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Burton Ash 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, chased winner over 3f out, until final furlong, one pace, 4th of 14, 8l behind Bollin Michael (9-2) at Nottingham 1m app mdn hcp 0-80 (6) sft in May.
Ellens Princess (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 14, 4l behind Magic Warrior (9-7) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Royal Pardon 16-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 12l behind Outrageous Flirt (11-0) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf.
Wanna Shout 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 5f out, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 25l behind Cottingham (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
Westcourt Dream 3-1fav (9-8) Started slowly, soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 17l behind Gallego (9-8) at Haydock 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Keisha Kayleigh (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 8l behind Princess Cocoa (8-11) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
