Held up in touch, ridden into second over 1f out, ran on
Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on well
Chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
Cometh The Man has been knocking in the door in handicap company but the ratings point strongly towards FIRST COMPANY who has been competing at a much higher level, though it is a worry to see blinkers applied. The Quiet Rebel makes his debut on Turf following wind surgery.
Cometh The Man (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Slowly into stride, behind, headway near side of group over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Lockdown Lass (8-11) at Doncaster 6f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
First Company (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Mid-division, raced freely early, going nicely but briefly short of room over 2f out, switched right and headway entering straight, closed over 1f out before soon short of room again, running on when switched left near finish, 5th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Gabrial The Devil (9-2) at Chester 5f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
The Quiet Rebel (IRE) 10-3 (8-12) Pushed along in touch, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 11 1/4l behind Double Dealing (8-12) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (6) pol in Jan.