led, ridden over 2f out, driven over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
keen, tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong
steadied start, pulled hard, held up in last place, in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, kept on same pace, took 2nd near finish
NOVERRE TO GO has plenty in his favour on these terms and should take the beating with his yard back amongst the winners. Moscow Eight and Newlyn Art could be the two to give him most to do. Tom Dascombe's runner showed ability on debut and was consequently very well supported to go one better at Goodwood but he was a little keen and didn't really get home at a time when his yard was still finding winners hard to come by. He held a Group 1 entry at the time and is now going some way to fulfilling his promise with a comfortable victory in a Lingfield nursery. He did wander around in front which is a little disconcerting but he should prove too strong for this field. Newlyn Art is an interesting one because he won very, very easily on his nursery bow and could be progressing at a rate of knots. A 10lb rise in the weights still leaves him with 15lbs to find with the selection which is a measure of the task that he faces. Lesley's Choice may be best watched on debut for a new yard after a break which leaves Moscow Eight who moves up in trip having failed to get to the winner over the minimum here last time. He has ability but has pulled hard on each of his four outings and may not be seen to best effect until learning to settle which is why we prefer Noverre To Go.
Lesley's Choice 8-1 (8-11) Not much room soon after start, tracked leaders, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 13, 10l behind Aldermoor (9-7) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Noverre To Go (IRE) 11-8fav (9-5) Made most, quickened up 2f out, kept on, wandered and green final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) pol beating Dakota Hills (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 4 ran.
Moscow Eight (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Pulled hard in rear, ridden 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Rainbow Seeker (9-4) at Great Leighs 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Newlyn Art 15-8fav (9-4) Held up, in touch, headway approaching 2f out, soon switched right, ridden to lead inside final furlong, pushed clear, readily, won at Great Leighs 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol beating Imaginary Diva (8-11) by 3l, 10 ran.
