chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, held near finish
slowly into stride, always in rear
led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, just held
slowly into stride and behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division on outside, outpaced halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, effort when not much room and hung right over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on towards finish
with leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on towards finish
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, soon outpaced, headway under pressure over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
Mick Channon has sent out the winner of this twice in the past four seasons, but both had already had at least one run, so debutante Inthawain looks worth taking on here with Salsa Star, who should be too good. Richard Fahey's runner went close in a Pontefract maiden before an impressive effort to be beaten just under five lengths in Royal Ascot's Group 3 Albany Stakes last time. A fast surface suits and that run sets the standard for them all to beat. Peter's Gift has had a couple of starts and may have found her second run coming too soon after a promising debut, so she may improve this time. Minotaurious improved from one run to the next and again has frame claims with yet more to come on this sound surface. Ishe Mac is another who might be good enough to step up and take home some prize money here with the ground again to suit, but they are all likely to be chasing home the confident pick here, Salsa Star.
Dark Velvet (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Chased winner until well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 9l behind Red Baron Dancer (8-9) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Impressible 28-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 9l behind Shyrl (9-0) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Inthawain Bertolini filly, half-sister to 6f-1m winner Golden Lagoon.
Ishe Mac 40-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner halfway, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Rievaulx World (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Mary Mason 40-1 (8-9) Towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 8l behind Prime Delivery (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Midnight Fantasy Oasis Dream filly, half-sister to several winning sprinters including the useful Miss Anabaa.
Minotaurious (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Shyrl (9-0) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Monaco Mistress (IRE) Acclamation filly, sister to winning sprinter Rubirosa, half-sister to winning hurdler Goldan Jess.
Peter's Gift (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) With leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 11l behind Faraway Flower (9-0) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Jun.
Salsa Star (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Held up, pushed along halfway, headway 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Cuis Ghaire (8-12) at Ascot 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) frm in Jun.
Sirenuse (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) In touch, led over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 16, 5l behind Prime Delivery (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Smelly Cat 7-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong, 8th of 10, 31l behind Lakeman (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) hvy.
Soviet Rhythm 25-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Rosabee (9-3) at Doncaster 5f nov fll stk (4) gd.
