led early, chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
in rear, in touch, ridden and outpaced over 3f out
soon chasing winner until ridden over 1f out, one pace
soon led, made rest, kept on well
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Prince Picasso appears ahead of the handicapper and it is difficult to oppose him in this race although Truly Faithful and Decree Nisi look to hold obvious claims. The gelding did run a little green at Brighton on Sunday but he never looked in any serious danger and Sir Mark Prescott turns him out quickly under a penalty. Truly Faithful was disqualified at Pontefract has not gone up for that non-success just yet. The stewards were right to disqualify on that occasion and connections attempt to glean compensation here. Decree Nisi is likely to be held up from off the pace and should be followed in the event of any market confidence. Sky High Guy has proved disappointing after early glimpses of form. High Seasons has made a habit of taking a keen hold in his races and will need to settle before the winners enclosure will be revisited. No getting away from the claims of Prince Picasso and he is a confident recommendation.
High Seasons 6-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, close up, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Bob's Your Uncle (8-12) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Musical Magic 17-2 (8-13) Keen, in touch, stumbled 5f out, lost place, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 11, 4l behind Swains Bridge (10-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Benbrook 7-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 13l behind Bella Fiorella (8-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Prince Picasso Evensfav (9-5) Made all, ridden over 2f out, hung left final furlong but kept on, won at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm beating Cantabilly (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Truly Fruitful (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Prominent, led approaching final furlong, hung badly right inside final furlong, kept on, finished 1st, placed 2nd, won at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Nesno (9-7) by a nk. Later dsq to 2nd, 7 ran.
Sky High Guy (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and steady headway from over 2f out, stayed on, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Katchit (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Decree Nisi 8-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, outpaced from 2f out, 6th of 8, 5l behind Prince Evelith (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Snake Skin 16-1 (8-2) Started slowly, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 6l behind Odessa Star (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
