chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with winner
led until 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, in rear, some late headway, never on terms
raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong
held up and behind, some late headway, never on terms
pulled hard, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leader, led 2f out, shaken up and went clear inside final furlong, ran on well, eased near finish
went left start, pushed along halfway, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
King Of Tonga came good with a narrow-margin success at Redcar recently. He’s fancied to confirm running with Olivia R, despite a penalty, but TOPICAL may prove a bigger threat. Richard Hannon’s colt has surrendered the lead in the closing stages in both starts over 7f and the drop back to today’s trip seems a logical move. The Cotswold Wasp and Epaulini are related to winners and preferred to Tim Easterby’s duo Golden Parade and Ugo Gregory of the newcomers.
King Of Tonga (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead post, won at Redcar 6f stks (4) gs in Aug beating Rathbone (9-2) by ns, 13 ran.
Epaulini Epaulette gelding out of Baylini.
Golden Parade Pivotal colt out of Fondled.
Irv (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Raced wide, pulled hard, close up, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 24l behind Arctic Sound (9-9) at Beverley 7f stks (5) gs in Jul.
Jagerbond Monsieur Bond gelding out of Velvet Jaguar.
Joey Boy (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, last of 6, 9 3/4l behind He'zanarab (9-8) at York 6f stks (3) gs in Jul.
The Cotswold Wasp Swiss Spirit colt out of Queensgate.
Topical 10-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed entering final 2f, keeping one one pace when lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 11, 2l behind Dubai Dominion (9-2) at Newmarket 7f stks (4) gs in Jul.
Ugo Gregory Gregorian colt out of Raajis.
Olivia R (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden inside final furlong, kept on and never dangerous, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind King Of Tonga (9-2) at Redcar 6f stks (4) gs in Aug.
Supreme Dream Captain Gerrard filly out of Sweet Lily Pea.