led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
held up, never dangerous
held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong until lost 2nd close home
chased leader, one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner close home, no impression
towards rear, soon pushed along
towards rear, never on terms
reared start, always towards rear
behind, on inside when stumbled and fell 3f out
tracked leaders and keen, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
in touch, weakened over 2f out
A very tricky apprentice handicap to get the card underway and Eternal Legacy is the selection to win it at the main expense of Zennerman, Leptis Magna and Unlimited, who could well reward those seeking some each way value. The selection returns here after 292 days off the track and has failed to score since breaking his maiden tag at Newcastle last season but returns here on a reasonable mark and is a proven front runner with an all important rail side draw. Zennerman is very attractively weighted on his best form and was noted staying on well at Thirsk over one mile last time. His recent efforts leave him with a big chance while Leptis Magna, who won a selling handicap on his penultimate start confirmed his well-being with a second last time. Unlimited is an exposed sort but the likely fast pace that should materialise can play to his strengths. Cherry Cat has the benefit of a capable apprentice on board and could be dangerous off his current mark but will need the slips at the business end while Tanforan appeared to find the step back to seven furlongs last time on the sharp side. Eternal Legacy is the pick to land the opener.
Gilded Youth 9-2 (9-6) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 18l behind Dancing Deano (9-3) at Southwell 7f clm (6) fbs in Jun.
Unlimited 16-1 (8-10) Raced towards far side, in rear, kept on well from over 1f out, nearest finish, 7th of 14, 4l behind Kelamon (9-4) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Obe Royal 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, soon eased, last of 14, 19l behind Esoterica (9-3) at York 7f hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Machinate (USA) 7-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 3l behind Don Pietro (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Tri Chara (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 17, 16l behind Osteopathic Remedy (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Leptis Magna 7-2 (11-4) Held up, ridden along and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Uhuru Peak (10-6) at Beverley 1m amt hcp (6) sft.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 5l behind Finsbury (8-0) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Tanforan 9-2 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Keys of Cyprus (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Feeling Fresh (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 4th of 15, 3l behind Glenveagh (8-7) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Kirstys Lad 33-1 (10-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 7l behind Uhuru Peak (10-6) at Beverley 1m amt hcp (6) sft.
Danzig Fox 28-1 (8-2) Chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 8l behind The Kiddykid (9-1) at Chester 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Cheery Cat (USA) 11-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2l behind Lucayos (9-11) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Eternal Legacy (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Prominent and keen, every chance over 2f out until no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Mugeba (8-7) at Ayr 7f fll hcp (5) hvy in Nov.
Zennerman (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Held up in rear, ridden, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 16, 1l behind Time To Regret (9-6) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) sft.
Alseraaj (USA) 4-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly, eased, last of 5, 36l behind Persian Peril (9-12) at Haydock 1m 3f clm (5) gs.
