led after 3f, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led over 1f out, shaken up to go clear inside final furlong
in touch, one pace final 2f
held up, effort over 3f out, one pace
held up in touch, ridden and switched right over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
led for 3f, chased leader, one pace final 2f
chased leaders, chased winner approaching final furlong until no extra near finish
always behind
held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Wasan made a very pleasing start to his career at Lingfield last November and is taken as the one to beat here. Randama Bay has a race within him and will be a big threat, while Moonlight Angel and Nino Cochise are others that have to be of interest in stepping into handicap company for the first time. Nino Cochise showed improvement at Southwell in the last of his three starts as a juvenile - staying on powerfully in the closing stages. Today's step up to a mile will suit and Charlie Egerton's charge is one to keep tabs on in the betting. Moonlight Angel also gave a good account of himself last time out and, with his fitness proven, he switches to the turf with a live chance at this level. However, Wasan, who cost 525,000gns, has any amount of improvement to come and, even though the paltry prize-money on offer will barely cover an interest payment on his purchase price, the son of Pivotal can repay some of the faith shown in him by his exalted owners.
Transmission (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) In rear far side group, soon pushed along, ridden and some headway 3f out, no impression, 15th of 19, 11l behind Jack Dawkins (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Wasan 7-2fav (9-0) Dwelt, soon mid-division, headway and wide 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov beating Segal (9-0) by a nk, 13 ran.
Moonlight Angel 4-1 (8-7) In touch 4th, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd over 1f out, never troubled leading pair, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Frivolous (8-7) at Kempton 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Mon Plaisir (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Close up until weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Patkai (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Randama Bay (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) With leader, led narrowly 3f out, headed and kept on one pace approaching final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Canary Islands (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
High Plains (FR) 4-1 (9-4) Held up in rear of main group, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Chrystal Venture (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Nino Cochise (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, hung right early, pushed along halfway, ridden, hung left and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Safebreaker (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Dec.
Averoo 100-1 (8-8) Reared at start and always rear division, 15th of 16, 47l behind Perks (8-6) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Moonage Daydream (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, led briefly well over 1f out, not much room when weakening final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Marvellous Value (8-13) at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gs.
