started slowly, always outpaced in rear, never a factor
went left start and bumped, always in rear, struggling over 2f out, never a factor
tracked leader on inside, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, kept on well to lead close home
with leader on outer, ridden over 1f out, not pace to trouble leading pair, faded final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out
soon led, ridden and edged left off rail over 1f out, driven final furlong, caught close home
raced keenly in touch, ridden and hanging left over 1f out, not troubled leaders
steadied and bumped start, held up in rear, never on terms
Nonrunner
This looks a good opportunity for PURE RHYTHM who can add to his recent success; the list of dangers is headed by Dancing Wave and Brynfa Boy. The selection is a progressive filly and she won well at Leicester last time when she got the better of Private Passion over 6f. The drop in trip today should not inconvenience her as she has plenty of speed and she can add to her recent win. Dancing Wave beat Unbelievable Jeff at Redcar last Saturday but that form has since taken a knock and for that reason she could be one to take on. Brynfa Boy ran his best race yet at Newmarket a fortnight ago when he chased home Red Rosanna. He was doing his best work at the finish that day and there is a suspicion that he may do better over an extra furlong. Piste is a consistent sort and from a good draw he could run into a place. However, Pure Rhythm looks a safer bet and gets the vote.
Cool Art (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 8l behind Coleorton Choice (9-2) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Countrywide City (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, prominent until halfway, weakened rapidly, last of 9, 33l behind Desperate Dan (8-6) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.
Piste 4-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Crimea (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Imaginary Diva 7-2 (9-0) Led and soon pressed, kept on under pressure, no extra when headed entering final furlong, soon lost 2nd, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Billy Beetroot (8-13) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Zelos Girl (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Steadied start, held up last, raced keenly, shaken up over 2f out, hung left well over 1f out, never troubled leaders and weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 11l behind Billy Beetroot (8-13) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Dancing Wave 10-1 (8-6) Made all, held on gamely final furlong, won at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Unbelievable Jeff (8-4) by nk, 11 ran.
Brynfa Boy 11-2 (8-7) Held up, ridden and headway 1f out, ran on to go 2nd, well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Red Rosanna (9-5) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Peper Harow (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Bumped start, chased leaders until hung right and weakened just over 1f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind Silky Way (8-13) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Pure Rhythm 9-2fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and carried head slightly high inside final furlong, driven out, won at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Private Passion (8-10) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Rocket Ruby 5-2fav (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 14l behind Simple Rhythm (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
