in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
prominent, led 2f out, eased near finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 4th near finish, not trouble leaders
prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
It's impossible to ignore the claims of REFUSE COLETTE, who has been found another poor race in which to continue her winning run. All of her three recent victories have been here, two over the trip, but she's 9lb higher than her latest success and her winning run will end soon. Danzoe was 18l behind here last time while Uprise has been unable to handle a 6lb rise for his recent course and distance success. Ray Of Joy hasn't won on Turf for well over two years but has generally competed at a slightly higher level and if the likely favourite has come to the end of her tether he's the most likely to take advantage.
Ray of Joy 11-2 (9-1) Held up in last trio, ridden 2f out, no progress, 6th of 9, 11l behind Panther Patrol (8-10) at Newbury 6f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Refuse Colette (IRE) 1-2fav (9-10) In touch, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul beating High Tone (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Uprise 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Tommy's Secret (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Aye Aye Skipper (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Went left start, pushed along and outpaced towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 12l behind Bajan Bear (9-5) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Sweet Talking Guy (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden 2f out, kept on, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Role Player (9-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jul.
Danzoe (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 7, 18l behind Refuse Colette (9-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
