Verdict

Electric Mason was an expensive purchase from the point-to-point circuit and there was plenty to like about his first run under Rules at Ascot. Western Harmony changed hands for £115,000 after winning an Irish point in May and he’s a half-brother to Ballyporeen, who rattled up a hat-trick over hurdles in the spring. MOUNT GAY RUN was the stable second string when fourth at Chepstow. He was very green that day but will be more the finished article here. Dance In The Park is taking on better opposition than when second at Fontwell but Jackalani is out of a winning bumper and hurdler and has potential. Celtic Sea is bred for further.

Formwatch

Celtic Sea (IRE) Youmzain gelding out of Coral Pearl.

Electric Mason (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway out wide chasing leaders 2f out, pushed along and stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 6 1/2l behind Celtic Dino (11-2) at Ascot 2m (3) sft in Nov.

Jackalani Jack Hobbs colt out of Taniokey.

Mount Gay Run (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Close up, headway over 3f out, soon chased winner until over 2f out, kept on same pace and lost 3rd final furlong, 4th of 6, 14 3/4l behind Rocking Man (11-2) at Chepstow 2m (5) hvy in Nov.

Western Harmony (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 5l 4th aftr 3out, 4l 3rd bef last, qcknd on outer flat to ld 50 yards out, kow, snugly, won at Ballindenisk 3m mdn Yielding in May beating Village Master (11-11) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.

Dance In The Park 8-1 (11-2) Prominent, led with a circuit to go, 2 lengths clear 4f out, soon ridden and went clear, 10 lengths ahead 2f out, 6 lengths ahead entering final furlong, kept on inside final furlong but no extra and headed near finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind My Louise (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f (5) gd in Sep.