held up towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden next, no impression
held up, headway 3 out, kept on from next, in 4th when stumbled last
raced keen, led after 1st, clear 2nd, unseated rider 4th
tracked leaders, weakened from 6th
tracked leaders, mistake 3 out, ridden to lead next, headed last, kept on
held up towards rear, behind from 4th, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
held up in touch, weakened after 4 out
held up in rear, effort 3 out, soon weakened
led to 1st, tracked leader, hit 2nd, left in lead 4th, ridden and headed 2 out, led again last, driven out
Player, Henchman and Brilliant are three against the field in a trappy opener and the narrow vote is given to Player. The selection was a fair fourth on his debut behind Poker De Sivola on his debut, is sure to have learnt from the experience and given nominal improvement in what looks an easier race he will be hard to beat. Henchman rates the main danger on his debut third behind Capitalize, that form has since been franked but his best form on turf has come on a faster surface and he is taken on with this in mind. Brilliant was a fair sort on the flat but he showed little on his hurdling bow, however his yard are in form and he should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Telegonus is another that hails from a yard in form but he has looked a short runner to date and with this in mind for the winner we return to Player who looks sure to improve.
Brilliant (GER) 40-1 (10-12) Hampered 1st, hit 2nd, chased leaders until 5th, soon behind and pulled up 2 out in race won by Chess Board (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf in Sept, 10 ran.
Henchman 17-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 3 out, in 3rd when hit 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Capitalise (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd.
Moon Melody (GER) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, lost place 5th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Shaydreambeliever (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct, 15 ran.
Peak Seasons (IRE) 80-1 (10-5) Chased leader, mistake and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Capitalise (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd, 16 ran.
Player (FR) 7-2 (10-12) Close up, led 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra under pressure, 4th of 13, 11l behind Poker De Sivola (10-12) at Hexham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) gs.
Sebaaq (USA) 100-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, hit 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 36l behind Capitalise (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd.
Telegonus 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders to 5th, 8th of 9, 41l behind Cheveley Flyer (11-5) at Warwick 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Olivair (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) In touch, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, well behind Capitalise (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd.
