in touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, driven and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led post
mid-division on inside, driven over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led 2f, tracked leader, led again over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, headed post
behind, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
behind, outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon behind
mid-division on outside, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
An interesting nursery in which EBONY BOOM has a solid chance of making a winning handicap debut. Henry Cecil's colt may have the most fear from Wild Rose and Llandovery on this occasion. Llandovery showed marked improvement last time (Luminous Star was readily brushed aside) and, from just a 3lb higher mark, this son of Auction House should not be underestimated. His previous experience of the course will help him know what to expect in terms of kickback from his wide draw. Wild Rose was all over the place when introduced at Chepstow at the end of August. However, he is obviously a quick learner, though, as he put in a dominant display when storming through with a late surge to score at Kempton 17 days ago. Today's jockey takes 7lb off with his claim and, on these terms, a big run can be anticipated. However, Ebony Boom is also progressing nicely and having acquitted himself well on Lingfield's all-weather surface on his penultimate start; the son of Boreal makes plenty of appeal for a punt today.
Tanto Quanto (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Held up, outpaced over 3f out, last of 9, 28l behind Centigrade (8-12) at Ayr 1m 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Wild Rose 13-2 (9-0) Chased leaders on inner, pushed along to challenge between horses over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 150 yards, readily, won at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll auc stks (6) pol in Sep beating Awaseef (9-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Luminous Star (USA) 5-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left, not quicken, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Llandovery (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep.
Epic (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Sep beating Indian Valley (8-8) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Sejanus 3-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden 2f out, under pressure inside last, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep beating Venutius (9-3) by nk, 10 ran.
Dr Mathias 9-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead post, won at Ffos Las 1m 2yo clm (5) gd in Sep beating Aegean Destiny (8-7) by shd, 9 ran.
Llandovery 25-1 (8-8) In touch, pushed along 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied 1f out, ran on under strong pressure to lead close home, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep beating Pytheas (9-7) by nk, 6 ran.
Ragsta (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, edged left and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Al Khimiya (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo clm stks (6) pol in Sep.
High Resolution 7-2fav (8-12) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on until headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Rakhine (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Ebony Boom (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon chased winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind Realisation (9-3) at Epsom Downs 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
White Dart 3-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, soon led, drew clear inside final furlong, won at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep beating Jairzihno (9-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Gold Fix (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Held up, steady headway on outside 3f out, wide straight, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Daniella De Bruijn (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo clm stks (6) pol.
