made all, shaken up over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, headed for 2nd near line
tracked leaders, chased leaders over 1f out, took 2nd near finish
very slowly into stride, always tailed off
In the opener Il Palio just shades the vote ahead of Bush Breakfast and Cleobury. Much as Il Palio hasn't prospered since his debut win, his form more than stacks up at this level and he should go well in a bid to get back to winning ways. There is plenty of speed in Bush Breakfast's pedigree and, having cost 18,500 guineas, he has to be considered. Cleobury cost 8,500 guineas and also has plenty of speed in the pedigree, while Lucknam, who hails from the same yard, also has something to like on breeding in the context of this race, but Emergency Services is hard to fancy on what he has so far achieved. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Il Palio.
Il Palio (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong, last of 5, 7l behind Espartano (9-3) at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gs.
Bush Breakfast Averti colt out of winning sprinter Basbousate Nadia.
Emergency Services 100-1 (9-3) In touch for 3f, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, 17th of 18, 21l behind Major Cadeaux (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Cleobury Superior Premium filly, sister to 6f winner Trombone Tom.
Lucknam (IRE) Namid filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Rapsgate.
