mid-division, not clear run from well over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on well, nearest finish
started very slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
behind, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, edged left and led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up towads rear, outpaced halfway, stayed on, never nearer
in touch, edged left and ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
broke well, always prominent, switched left to challenge over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong readily
tracked leaders, carried right and hampered inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
soon led, headed over 1f out, rider soon lost wit and weakened
Blue Jack looks rock solid, he's closely matched with Ridge Wood Dani, Muftarres is sure to have his supporters but we like the look of MISTRESS COOPER. Willie Musson's filly hasn't hit top form this term but she's now 2lbs lower than when last successful and didn't produce her best until this time of year in her juvenile season. John Egan has ridden her twice and has finished second on both occasions (once to Ridge Wood Dani who she meets on 6lbs better terms) which is encouraging as is her course and distance success last September. She needs to step up a gear in order to take this prize but the omens are positive. Ridge Wood Dani is a pound worse off with Blue Jack for a nose but she has the worst of the draw on this occasion and will do well to confirm the form. Willie Muir's runner is on a career high mark now and will need to find some improvement from somewhere if he's to land this heat. Muftarres has been brought along patiently by his handler and may prove capable of better yet but he is another that will need to take a step forwards if he's to take top honours; he should be suited by this stiff track and still appeared a little green at Newbury. Filligree has been on a roll and is well drawn so it would be remiss not to mention her but we fancy Mistress Cooper to run a big race.
Filligree (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden out, won at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd beating Artistic License (9-1) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Piscean (USA) 14-1 (8-11) Slowly away, behind, headway over 1f out, soon not clear run, switched right, ran on, 7th of 12, 5l behind Cheveton (9-6) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Heaven 13-2 (9-8) In rear after 1f, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 6l behind Ridge Wood Dani (8-13) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Blue Jack 9-2 (9-4) Missed break and went left start, in rear 1f, headway approaching final furlong, ran on to press winner well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Ridge Wood Dani (8-13) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Thunder Bay 12-1 (9-4) Held up, driven and outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 6l behind First Order (9-1) at Newcastle 5f hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Valatrix (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Taken to post early, led 1f, chased leader untill led again over 1f out, soon 3 lengths clear, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Artistic License (9-6) at Lingfield 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) pol.
Muftarres (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway to chase winner over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Polar Annie (9-1) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Tadalavil 4-1jt-fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon lost place and weakened quickly 2f out, last of 10, 12l behind Polar Annie (9-1) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Ridge Wood Dani (IRE) 3-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders on outside, ridden to lead 1f out, pressed well inside final furlong, driven and all out, just held on, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Blue Jack (9-4) by a ns, 7 ran.
Maggie Kate 4-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, losing place when badly hampered inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Our Acquaintance (8-12) at Windsor 5f 3yo app hcp (5) gs.
Mistress Cooper 12-1 (9-2) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 9, 6l behind Hurricane Harriet (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) sft.
Extreme North (USA) 12-1 (8-5) In touch on outside to halfway, lost place inside final 2f, one pace, last of 7, 6l behind Tadalavil (9-3) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
First Trim (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened quickly from 2f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Polar Annie (9-1) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
