Praxeology just got the better of Ainsdale in a handicap at Chester last time with Vintage Times further behind. He should go well again raised only 3lb but HE’S A LADDIE went close at Chelmsford last week on his handicap bow and Archie Watson’s charge looks capable of scoring off his current mark if handling the surface. What A Business ran well in a decent nursery at Ayr a week ago and is preferred to the frustrating Sermon, who returned a losing favourite once again on his latest start.
Praxeology (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, effort on outside over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged left and kept on towards finish, won at Chester 5f (3) gd in Sep beating Ainsdale (8-8) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
He's A Laddie (IRE) 10-11fav (9-7) Awkwardly away, soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure until headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Audio (9-1) at Chelmsford City 5f (4) pol in Sep.
Sermon (IRE) 7-4fav (9-2) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd place inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Romantic Vision (9-6) at Catterick 6f stks (5) gf in Sep.
Vintage Times 3-1jfav (8-11) Led narrowly, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 6, 2 3/4l behind Praxeology (9-7) at Chester 5f (3) gd in Sep.
Ainsdale 11-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Praxeology (9-7) at Chester 5f (3) gd in Sep.
What A Business (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Prominent centre, led group over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Aberama Gold (8-8) at Ayr 6f (2) gd in Sep.
