dwelt, held up in last pair, never on terms
led, clear over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra and headed final 75 yards
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to close over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 75 yards
chased leaders, went 2nd halfway until over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f
chased leader until halfway, weakened quickly over 2f out
slowly into stride, last pair, headway to modest 3rd and edged left approaching final furlong, kept on but not pace of leading duo
Excellent Jem showed a bit of promise on his debut at Yarmouth, but Lucky Henry was more impressive when third in slow ground at Newbury on his introduction. Idler appeared to run out of steam over 7f at Musselburgh last time and should figure back over today's shorter trip, while Tarquin and Zafonic Star are not out of it. Lady Mandy is worth noting on her debut but fellow newcomer TIOMAN PEARL is a half-brother to seven winners including the smart Putra Pekan and he gets the vote to score at the first time of asking.
Excellent Jem 25-1 (9-3) Led 3f, chased winner, ridden and kept on one pace final 2f, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Electrician (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sep.
Idler (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened and lost 2nd place, 3rd of 4, 4l behind Ptolemaic (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Lucky Henry 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd post, not pace of leading duo, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Mince (8-12) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Sep.
Tioman Pearl Royal Applause colt out of Mazarine Blue.
Ailanthus 11-1 (8-12) Raced in mid-division in centre, pushed along over 2f out, soon hung left and weakened, 9th of 13, 13l behind Princess Of Orange (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Sep.
Lady Mandy Teofilo filly out of Bedara.
Tarquin (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Ashpan Sam (8-9) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Sep.
Zafonic Star 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, wide entering straight, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lucky Money (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.