tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
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PATCHWORK showed a big improvement when second at Goodwood earlier in the month. Clear of the rest on that occasion, this extra distance should suit and he’s preferred to Southwell third Eddiebet and Nuncio, runner-up on the all-weather at the end of last year. Shudbeme has shown nothing so far but Yaarmen is a newcomer to note for the Haggas yard.
Eddiebet 5-2 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 5 1/4l behind Passcode (8-8) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Nuncio 2-1fav (9-4) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Vatican Hill (9-6) at Lingfield 7f (5) pol in Dec.
Patchwork 4-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, not clear run and switched left 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Queen of Time (9-0) at Goodwood 7f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Shudbeme 100-1 (8-2) Always behind, 15th of 16, 34 3/4l behind Palmerston (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Yaarmen (USA) Nayef gelding out of Haamaat.