tracked leader, ridden 2f out to challenge leader, sustained duel, took lead inside final 50 yards, just got up
raced handy, ridden 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong
raced mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong
held up, ridden 3f out, no impression
led, ridden when challenged 2f out, stayed on gamely and maintained narrow advantage in sustained duel with eventual winner until headed final 50 yards, just denied
slowly into stride, held up racing keenly, ridden 3f out, no impression, never near to challenge
raced mid-division, keen early, ridden 3f out, stayed on one paced, eased down final 100 yards
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened just over 1f out
Bell Shot has looked very moderate in his three runs to date though softer going may have the desired effect. Cotai Class has run two very good races on fast going at Ayr, just failing to make all there last month. If he handles the surface he'll take some catching. PRODIGIOUS BLUE has run twice here and been placed both times, the latest when a close second in a nursery, form that may be good enough for this. Espressoo makes a quick reappearance after a moderate effort at Newcastle on Tuesday while Fourth Time Lucky and Tidewell are newcomers to note.
Bell Shot (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Locke (9-5) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Sep.
Cotai Class (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and pressed well over 1f out, headed under 1f out, kept on, no match for winner, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Straits Of Moyle (8-7) at Ayr 6f (2) gf in Sep.
Fourth Time Lucky (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor colt out of Galileos Daughter.
Hegemon 40-1 (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, well held final furlong, 7th of 11, 11 3/4l behind The Menstone Gem (9-3) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Prodigious Blue (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leader close up, ridden and led 2f out, hung badly right across to stand rail well over 1f out, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Gnat Alley (8-12) at Redcar 6f (4) gd in Sep.
Tidewell Sixties Icon gelding out of Lucy Parsons.
Kittybrewster Brazen Beau filly out of Ivory Silk.
Strawberry Dream 28-1 (8-11) Slightly slow to stride, always in rear, last of 9, 19 1/2l behind Designer (8-9) at Chester 5f stks (4) sft in Oct.
Espressoo 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, asked for effort at 2f, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Neptunian (9-3) at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Oct.