held up in rear, closed over 3f out, went 2nd going well over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong
chased leader, pushed along over 4f out, outpaced over 3f out, went modest 3rd over 1f out
chased leader, challenged 8f out, led over 3f out, driven and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
There was seven month between SIX AND OUT’s two runs last year and he’s had a similar break since last seen but he clearly has some ability and is receiving weight here from the younger Mr Zippi, who is penalised for making a winning debut at Southwell last month. Taghadoe and Burrows Light will need to improve on ordinary debuts and Quechua is having a first start under Rules.
Mr Zippi 4-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, closed 8f out, went 2nd over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led entering final furlong, won going away, won at Southwell 2m (5) gd in May beating Conniegetaway (10-3) by 3 1/4l, 6 ran.
Burrows Light (FR) 12-1 (10-12) In touch, pushed along and outpaced 6f out, last of 6, dist behind Gentle Slopes (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (5) gs in Sep.
Six And Out 5-2 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, pushed along and headway 3f out, went second under 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, no match for winner, 2nd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Big Jim Beam (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gf in Nov.
Taghadoe (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) In touch in mid-division on inside, took keen hold, headway over 7f out, weakened from 2f out, 7th of 10, 30l behind Parade Away (11-4) at Stratford 2m mdn (5) gd in May.
Quechua 12-1 (11-8) Prom til lost plce 7f out; one pce final 3f, 5th of 9, 8l behind Old Gold (11-12) at Bonvilston 1m 6f sft in May.
