SIR PSYCHO was far from foot-perfect at Ascot but kept on well to score. Givega and Doyen Star were well beaten behind Knappers Hill at Wincanton but both should improve for the experience.
Sir Psycho (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, went 2nd going well between last two, quickened to lead last, soon clear, won at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Nov beating Passing Well (11-3) by 4l, 9 ran.
Givega (FR) 7-1 (11-4) Raced keenly tracking leader on inside, switched out before 3rd, led 6th until 5 out, chased winner until next, weakened quickly, 4th of 6, 35 1/4l behind Knappers Hill (11-4) at Wincanton 2m 4f (1) gs in Nov.
Doyen Star (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up in last pair, awkward 5th, headway tracking leaders 8th, pushed along and outpaced before 4 out, behind and no chance after, 5th of 6, 37l behind Knappers Hill (11-4) at Wincanton 2m 4f (1) gs in Nov.
