steadied start, held up in rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, weakened over 2f out, eased
held up in touch, effort over 1f out, never a threat
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, hard driven over 2f out, chased lleaders over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, never troubled winner
led, hard driven when headed well over 1f out, faded final furlong
always prominent, led well over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, ran on well
THAI NOON looks to have the best piece of form with a third over track and trip on her latest start. James Fanshawe's filly should have the measure of Occult on these terms though the latter will be sharper for his recent comeback run. The remainder with experience have shown little to recommend them so far while the newcomer Laahij was purchased for 2,500gns earlier this year having cost 40,000gns as a yearling.
New Look (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leading pair, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 17 1/2l behind Time Flies (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Laahij Arcano gelding out of Acicula.
Occult 6-1 (9-5) Slow into stride towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Seven Clans (9-5) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Top Pocket 66-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, 2nd 6f out until 3f out, chased leaders, keeping on when badly hampered over 1f out, weakened and eased, 12th of 13, 27 3/4l behind Taraz (8-13) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Primrose Brown 66-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 10, 19 1/2l behind Markabah (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Fast Approach (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 21 1/2l behind Markabah (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Thai Noon (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Unruly stalls, dwelt in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, effort entering final furlong, no impression towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Tabla (9-0) at Lingfield 1m mdn fll stks (5) pol in Dec.