led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced wide prominent until ridden halfway, outpaced by leading pair 3f out
tracked leader until ridden over 4f out, outpaced by leading pair 3f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, led on bit over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, comfortable
close up 2f, soon outpaced and behind
Nonrunner
PERCYTHEPINTO drops into this grade for the first time and can finally break his duck. He was sent off favourite for a nursery over 7f here last week so was clearly expected to improve on previous runs and, though only third, is the clear pick on official ratings today and can confirm that form with fifth Samasana. Malvesi doesn't appear to be improving while Dutchman's Field and River Nova are already exposed at this level, but it's possible Notnowstanley may improve a little for the fitting of blinkers.
Dutchman's Field 20-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 13, 42l behind Artlana (8-7) at Nottingham 1m 2yo sll (6) gf in Oct.
Malvesi 11-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway on inside 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 13, 7l behind Artlana (8-7) at Nottingham 1m 2yo sll (6) gf in Oct.
Notnowstanley 66-1 (8-6) Mid-division, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 13, 9l behind Artlana (8-7) at Nottingham 1m 2yo sll (6) gf in Oct.
Percythepinto (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Slowly into stride in rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Mick Slates (8-1) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
River Nova 14-1 (8-4) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden to lead 2f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Outlaw Torn (8-8) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep.
Samasana (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride in rear, some late headway, never near leaders, 5th of 14, 9l behind Mick Slates (8-1) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
