chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, overall leader, pushed along and headed well over 1f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
led stands side, overall leader well over 1f out, ridden out
chased leader centre, ridden over 1f out, one pace
with winner stands side, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
raced centre, always prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
steadied start, raced centre, held up in rear, switched right 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no response
held up stands side, pushed along well over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
The progressive PERFECT CHARM followed a maiden success at Ffos Las by winning on last week’s handicap debut at the same track. A double penalty is reduced by an apprentice’s 7lb allowance and Archie Watson’s filly is the one to beat in this opener. The veteran Bronze Beau finished runner-up over track and trip last month when ahead of Tina Teaspoon, Haveoneyerself and Swell Song and may prove the biggest threat on that form. Better is expected from Broughton Excels back over the minimum trip today, though he hasn’t raced since November, but the remainder are hard to recommend.
Perfect Charm 6-5fav (9-10) Chased leaders on stands rail, led 3f out, ran on well, edged left close home, won at Ffos Las 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Spot Lite (9-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Bronze Beau 10-1 (9-7) Led narrowly towards stands side rail, driven inside final 2f, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Super Julius (9-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Haveoneyerself (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Close up, pushed along halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Tilsworth Rose (8-10) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Broughton Excels 2-1fav (9-9) Held up, very wide into straight 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Spirit Of Zebedee (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Mysusy (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up behind, shaken up inside final 2f, soon ridden and one pace, never able to challenge, 9th of 10, 7l behind Awsaaf (9-12) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Swell Song 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Tilsworth Rose (8-10) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Tina Teaspoon 9-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, mid-division, edged right 4f out, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 31 1/2l behind Holdenhurst (9-9) at Bath 6f hcp (6) fm in Jul.
Raise A Little Joy 50-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 3f out, lost place 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, tailed off, last of 16, dist behind Kendergarten Kop (9-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.