prominent, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, not quicken inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 1f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, ran on
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
took keen hold, behind final 6f
prominent, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd close home
led to over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Recent winners Magari and Ben Kenobi could fight out the finish here with the first named just edging the decision, Witchcraft may do best of the remainder. Mark Brisbourne's filly hit form with a vengeance, comfortably landing a Redcar seller last time. This race looks to be slightly weaker and back to back victories look a distinct possibility. Ben Kenobi caused a bit of a shock when winning at Chepstow last time, beating Got To Be Cash in a driving finish. If that wasn't a flash in the pan he should be there or thereabouts. Witchcraft chased home the fifty rated Farnborough back in June and may have needed his recent spin here. He should strip much fitter this afternoon and could reward each-way support. Russalka appears to be coming back to form and looks the pick of the others, but on reflection Magari looks the safest prospect.
Russalka 10-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Magic Warrior (8-11) at Leicester 1m stk (7) gd in Aug.
