held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on well towards finish
in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on to chase winner towards finish, always held
chased leaders and pulled hard early, short of room and hampered after 1f, soon lost place
behind, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
led for 1f, tracked leader, led again over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
slowly away, held up towards rear and keen, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along to lead after 1f, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
The Hanagan-Hughes title battle continues head-on here but both may have to give best to MEGA MOUNT and Jim Crowley. Trainer Ralph Beckett fits a visor for the first time to the Acclamation gelding, who went very well in defeat over course and distance last time out, on what was his nursery debut. From 1lb higher he will be tough to beat, with the draw the only potential negative. Educated Son has to be of interest from an in-form stable on his introduction to this company, while Hal Of A Lover might prefer this drop back in trip after pulling away any chance over a mile. Barista is exposed and hard to recommend with confidence and another nursery debutant, Azlaa looks much more likely to be thereabouts at the business end.
Barista (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) In rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Amistress (7-12) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Eyes On 10-1 (8-6) In rear and outpaced, headway over 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, lost 2nd when no extra near finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Regal Kiss (9-6) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Azlaa 12-1 (9-0) Chased leader stands side, lost place 2f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 16, 6l behind Beatrice Aurore (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo fll mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Mega Mount (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Hawk Moth (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
C P Joe (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, lost place over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Belle Royale (9-5) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug.
Shaabek (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Always in rear, 7th of 8, 6l behind Dew Reward (7-12) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Hal Of A Lover 2-1fav (9-4) Prominent, took keen hold, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 14l behind Tapis Libre (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Phoenix Flame 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden and edged right well over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 9l behind The Shrew (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo fll mdn (5) gd in Sep.
Educated Son 12-1 (9-3) Reared start, soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 14l behind Mubtadi (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Aramid (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Outpaced most of way, 10th of 11, 9l behind Murbeh (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Loch Ordie 7-2fav (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leader over 2f out, no extra and lost 2 places near finish, 5th of 15, 4l behind Salvationist (8-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep.
Knox Overstreet 8-11fav (8-13) In touch, soon pushed along, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 12th of 16, 17l behind Painters Easel (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 2yo sll (5) gd in Aug.
