| Course: SALISBURY | Race date:15/06/08 | Race time:3:35 | Runners:9 |
| Race distance:6f | Going:Good | Winners time:1m 13.45s |
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Stall | Weight | Age | RPR | OR | Odds | B High | B Ave | B Low | In run | Finished | Dist Behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Closer | Richard Hughes | R Hannon | 4 | 9-4 | 4 | 0 | 104 | 9/1 | 3.6 | 3.01 | 2.66 | 1.01 | 1 | |
| Borderlescott | Robert Winston | R Bastiman | 1 | 9-4 | 6 | 0 | 111 | 7/4F | 1.38 | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.01 | 2 | 2 |
| Ashdown Express | Jimmy Fortune | W J Knight | 8 | 9-4 | 9 | 0 | 100 | 25/1 | 8.6 | 6.61 | 3.3 | 1.01 | 3 | 4½ |
| Ripples Maid | Dane O´Neill | J A Geake | 3 | 8-13 | 5 | 0 | 92 | 33/1 | 17.5 | 11.35 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 4 | ½ |
| Silver Touch | Edward Creighton | M R Channon | 6 | 8-13 | 5 | 0 | 106 | 5/1 | 2.2 | 1.99 | 1.74 | 1.81 | 5 | ½ |
| Swiss Franc | Ryan Moore | D R C Elsworth | 7 | 8-10 | 3 | 0 | 108 | 5/2 | 1.87 | 1.56 | 1.46 | 1.41 | 6 | 1¼ |
| Pivotal Point | Eddie Ahern | P J Makin | 5 | 9-4 | 8 | 0 | 105 | 18/1 | 10.5 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 1.41 | 7 | 2¼ |
| Beckermet | Chris Catlin | R F Fisher | 2 | 9-8 | 6 | 0 | 110 | 11/1 | 3.45 | 3.04 | 2.32 | 2.1 | 8 | 1½ |
| The Trader | Steve Drowne | M Blanshard | 9 | 9-4 | 10 | 0 | 100 | 40/1 | 22 | 13.61 | 7 | 1.15 | 9 | 1¼ |
Edge Closer led for 1f, chased leader after until led again halfway, ridden well over 1f out, ran on strongly
Borderlescott tracked leaders, chased leader over 2f out, ridden 2f out, ran on but not pace to challenge winner
Ashdown Express steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on past beaten horses to go 3rd last 100yds, no chance with leading pair
Ripples Maid chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, chased leading pair 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, lost 3rd last 100yds
Silver Touch steadied after start, held up in touch, switched right and effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
Swiss Franc in touch in midfield, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
Pivotal Point held up in rear, headway halfway, ridden just over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, eased well inside final furlong
Beckermet switched left after start, led after 1f, headed and ridden halfway, weakened and behind last 2f
The Trader always behind
EDGE CLOSER had been beaten in one of these last time, but enjoyed the run of the race on this occasion and ran on very stoutly to score. He is now set to make a quick reappearance in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next weekend under a penalty where he will carry 9st 9lb.
Borderlescott was always playing second fiddle once they had the race to themselves and is not the easiest horse to place as he seems to find this grade beyond him but is too high for handicaps. Although there was over 4l back to the third, he has only won once in the last two years so that shows that things are not easy for him.
Ripples Maid ran better than she should have done on official ratings so that gives the form of the minor placings a questionable look.
Silver Touch proved a disappointment as she went into the race with much the same chance as the runner-up on the book, but was found badly wanting even though she was stepping back 1f.
Swiss Franc may not have trained on if this effort is to be believed.
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