This looks tricky with three of the four runners winning on their third start. Loyal Touch won over the trip at Carlisle but ANIMATE’s victory at Newcastle has already been franked and he also looks progressive. The Parent proved his ability to handle soft going at Goodwood but the maiden Saxon Scene already looks exposed.
Loyal Touch (IRE) Evensfav (9-7) Made all, pushed along 2f out, green over 1f out, easily, won at Carlisle 1m stks (4) gd in Aug beating Ramz (9-7) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Animate (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Made all, going well 2f out, challenged final furlong, pulled clear final 100 yards, ridden out, won at Newcastle 7f stks (4) pol in Aug beating New Endeavour (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
The Parent 11-4 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon rallied to retake lead, faced challenge final 110yds, just held on, won at Goodwood 1m stks (4) sft in Aug beating Sir Laurence Graff (9-7) by nk, 8 ran.
Saxon Scene (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 29 3/4l behind Rose Prick (9-7) at Newbury 7f (5) gd in Aug.
