chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
rider removed blind late, dwelt, never better than mid-division
mid-division, soon ridden along, weakened over 2f out
made all, broke smartly, went left start, clear over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, comfortable
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on to chase easy winner inside final furlong
EXCELLENT VISION is the call with Neduardo and Tell Halaf also on the shortlist. Bryan Smart's inmate was highly tried last term without success. An expensive purchase, he could well have needed his juvenile year and with connections keeping faith, there is plenty of room for optimism. Neduardo will be the yardstick for the assessor. Peter Chapple-Hyam is a rare visitor to Southwell and his colt should have few fitness issues having had a couple of recent outings. Jamie Spencer is an interesting booking on Tell Halaf. The betting suggested that not much was anticipated from the colt on two outings at the back end of last season. Layla's Lexi did not progress between starts though is in receipt of the fillies allowance this afternoon. Blue Moon was a relatively cheap purchase given connections usual budgets. Coal Miner ran as if his debut would not be lost upon him and on the positive, his yard have returned back amongst the winners. Excellent Vision is certainly well bred and expect to see him priced accordingly in this company.
Coal Miner (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 9l behind St Ignatius (9-3) at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
Excellent Vision 11-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, pushed along halfway, wide and headway approaching final furlong, took 3rd inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Walvis Bay (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
I'lldoit 50-1 (9-3) Went left and slowly into stride, soon outpaced, always behind, last of 13, 27l behind Tominator (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Neduardo 5-1 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Srda (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Tell Halaf 25-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 15, 5l behind Adventure Story (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Nov.
Account Closed 66-1 (8-2) Soon outpaced, behind final 3f, last of 10, 11l behind Set Back (8-12) at Southwell 7f 3yo clm stks (6) fbs.
Blue Moon Trade Fair filly out of Sunningdale.
Layla's Lexi 6-1 (8-12) Missed break slightly, held up in rear, raced keenly, not clear run briefly over 2f out, always behind, 12th of 13, 12l behind Elusive Trader (9-3) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
