led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on
Charlie Appleby bids to win this for the third time in succession. His previous two winners were both making their handicap debuts and ONE NATION follows suit having landed a novices' race at Sandown. Coco Jack has won three times in novice company and an apprentice’s allowance lightens his burden while One World made a winning debut on soft going before struggling in the Chesham on the fast ground at Ascot.
Coco Jack (IRE) 4-9fav (10-2) Made all, pushed along and quickened clear over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Brighton 7f stks (5) gf in Jul beating Hurtle (9-4) by 4 3/4l, 7 ran.
One Nation 11-8fav (9-7) Close 3rd on inside, switched out 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, pushed along and stayed on to lead final 110 yards, won at Sandown 7f stks (3) gd in Jul beating Golden Speech (9-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
One World 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear near side of group, pushed along 3f out, edged right and ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after, 12th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Holloway Boy (9-5) at Ascot 7f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.