slightly hampered start, chased winner, unable to quicken 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
went sharply left start, led, green and jinked left 5f out, pushed along and quickened 2f out, shaken up inside final furlong, ran on well, unchallenged
slightly hampered start, took keen hold in 3rd, outpaced 2f out, no chance after
Rated 95, ISOMER has obvious claims on today’s reappearance. Gelded since last in action in September, this is a much easier opportunity and Andrew Balding’s charge is preferred to Khamry if running anywhere near his mark. The latter made a modest start when third in a maiden race at Newcastle back in November, though winners have come out of the race. Usseglio will need to be above average to come out best on his debut.
Isomer (USA) 25-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 13, 16 1/2l behind Century Dream (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp (2) hvy in Sep.
Khamry 5-1 (9-7) Restless in stalls, mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 4 3/4l behind Al Galayel (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Usseglio Kyllachy gelding out of Pingus.
