taken to post early, tracked leader, closed 2f out, led on bit approaching final furlong, edged left inside final furlong, pushed out
pushed along to chase leaders, outpaced 3f out
PIAZON is difficult to oppose. He beat higher rated horses than today’s rivals to land a claimer here last month and should be winning this. Head Space has plenty to find on these terms as he debuts on the Fibresand while Red Flute has little chance at the weights but likes to make the running so should at least ensure a proper pace.
Piazon Evensfav (9-5) Raced alone towards far side, prominent, ridden to challenge inside final 2f, ran on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 5f stks (6) pol in Feb beating Archie Stevens (8-12) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Red Flute 11-2 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Frank The Barber (9-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Head Space (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Close up in 5th, ridden over 1f out, never a factor, 4th of 5, 4l behind Flowers On Venus (9-9) at Lingfield 6f stks (6) pol in Mar.