2071m – Turf
1 | Akecheta | More often placed than wins so far, most recently finishing with purpose when a close fourth in a similar grade of handicap to this, at Goodwood. |
2 | Ciara Pearl | Gained her seventh career success when leading throughout at Nottingham in May. May need to drop a few pounds in the weights before winning again. |
3 | Power Of Destiny | Hasn’t threatened to win in recent starts, and, though from a top stable who have won this race before, will need to show a bit more zip if she is going to win this. |
4 | Roarin’ Success | Has been running pretty well in recent starts, rallying to win at Hamilton in June and then finishing a close second at Doncaster. Races up with the speed. |
5 | Zgharta | The narrow winner of a 2000m maiden at Newmarket in May, then not beaten far in good 1600m handicaps at Royal Ascot and Goodwood. This rise in trip looks a plus. |
6 | Fiver Friday | Competes over hurdles as well as on the Flat. Effective at this trip but not very consistent and looks hard to recommend. |
7 | Wonder Star | Lightly raced but appears on the upgrade. Returning after a 74-day absence she showed persistence up the Goodwood straight when a close second. Respected. |
8 | Bint Al Daar | Came from the back to run second in this last year. On an easier handicap mark but hasn’t made a big impact in two starts since joining this stable. |
9 | Jujubella | Came from off the speed to land a handicap over a longer trip than this at Haydock in July, her first turf win. Not nearly so good in a subsequent start. |
10 | Brielle | Handicap debut for this filly who has been thriving in novice company latterly when a front-running winner at Hamilton. |
11 | Cape Flora | One or two disappointments but much better last time when a six length winner of a fast-ground 2000m Leicester handicap. An 11lb hike in the weights may not stop her. |
12 | Callisto Dream | Has won two of her five starts, both of those coming on a slow surface. A front-running 1600m Goodwood winner in June, she moves up in trip now. |
13 | Blessed Star | Hasn’t managed a win but has been placed in all six starts, latterly when a solid third of 12 in a Goodwood handicap. Pedigree hints at possible improvement at this longer trip. |