Verdict

An interesting maiden in which SPARKLIGHT is just given the nod over Kandoo. The selection has twice finished runner-up at Kempton and the better effort of the two came when upped to this trip last time. The latter had fair form in Ireland before joining Archie Watson and just failed to score at Bath after a prolonged duel. The best of Nelson Rose's form also brings her into contention and the Botti team had a juvenile winner earlier this week so Super Hit is an interesting newcomer, likewise the Michael Bell debutante Tara Atacama.

Formwatch

Emirates Angel (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 8, 7l behind Bellarchi (9-2) at Catterick 5f stks (5) gs in Jul.

Kandoo (IRE) 11-8fav (9-2) Led, pushed along and headed narrowly 2f out, sustained duel with winner thereafter, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, just held, 2nd of 9, nk behind Mini Magna (9-7) at Bath 6f mdn stks (4) gs in Aug.

Nelson Rose 5-1 (9-0) Soon led, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Making Dreams (9-2) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.

Sparklight 10-11fav (9-0) Prominent, led approaching final furlong, stayed on, headed close home, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Lincoln Legacy (9-2) at Kempton 6f fll stks (5) pol in May.

Tara Atacama Iffraaj filly out of Voge.

Whitesocksnsandals Postponed filly out of Perfect Spirit.

Super Hit (FR) Too Darn Hot colt out of Heaven's Angel.