Sister Maria, Don Pietro and Clear Sailing form the shortlist in this handicap and narrow preference is for Sister Maria. This 3-year-old filly from the Ed Dunlop yard routed her rivals last time at Windsor when beating Doubly Guest and although she has more on her plate here today, the manner of that success suggests that she is one to stay on the right side of. Don Pietro was a little disappointing on his seasonal reappearance but he put in a much better effort last time at Kempton when third behind Samarinda. His only career win came on similar ground to this so he should be capable of making the frame. Clear Sailing was disappointing on his return to action last time at Sandown after an impressive success in a maiden at Nottingham last year.However, he may have needed the run that day and he is unexposed so it would be no surprise to see him go well. Veiled Applause is from a yard that have been firing on all cylinders of late so could go well at a price, but Sistar Maria bolted up last time and she may be good enough to follow-up.
Clear Sailing 7-2 (9-7) In touch, headway over 3f out, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 18l behind Greek Well (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Don Pietro 11-2 (9-10) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Samarinda (9-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Veiled Applause 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 4l behind Bold Marc (9-4) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Fascinatin Rhythm 100-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, always behind and outpaced final 3f, tailed off, last of 12, 48l behind Silkwood (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Kervriou (FR) 33-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, ran slightly wide bend halfway, headed 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 20l behind Night Cru (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Fabrian 13-2 (9-7) Pulled hard, chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Prize Fighter (9-7) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Sister Maria (USA) 2-1fav (9-0) Made all, led, ridden over 2f out, soon quickened clear, hung left over 1f out, eased well inside final furlong, readily, won at Windsor 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun beating Doubly Guest (8-10) by 5l, 5 ran.
Parnassian 11-2 (8-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, no impression on leaders, 7th of 10, 5l behind Emerald Wilderness (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (4) gs.
Seeking The Buck (USA) 13-2 (9-6) Dwelt, held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Tebee (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
