dwelt, in touch over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
prominent, clipped heels and hampered over 4f out, ridden and edge left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
held up, always towards rear
led, ridden, hung left and headed 2f out, remained with winner and every chance until no extra well inside final furlong
with leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, driven clear well inside final furlong
raced wide, mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression
slowly away, always in rear
slowly into stride, always in rear
chased leaders, hampered over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
Roman Quest took advantage of what had looked a fair mark when landing a Folkestone maiden 10 days ago and is taken to defy a 6lb penalty and score at the main expense of Lucayos and Discotheque. The last mentioned has had plenty of chances and, while seemingly well enough treated, is becoming expensive to follow so may be best watched. The David Evans-trained The London Gang has slipped to a fair mark but has given little sign of encouragement of late, while Glenviews Youngone needs to improve on all known form. Bathwick Prince has had plenty of chances and of more interest may be recent Southwell winner Lucayos, although it remains to be seen whether he will be as effective here. Roman Quest has obviously yet to prove his effectiveness on this surface as well but there is no reason why he should not handle it and he is taken to continue on the upgrade.
Roman Quest 6-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs beating Gavarnie Beau (9-4) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Lucayos 4-1 (8-13) Always prominent, led halfway, hung right inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs beating Mister Incredible (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Discotheque (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 6, 4l behind My Amalie (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Just Down The Road (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Behind, ridden over 2f out, no progress and soon one pace, 9th of 10, 6l behind Ripples Maid (8-6) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Glenviews Youngone (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway well over 1f out, soon hung left, one pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind City For Conquest (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 3yo clm (6) pol in Mar.
Diktalex (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) Outpaced, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, held close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Twinned (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 3yo sll (6) pol.
The London Gang 7-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up on outer, never a factor, 7th of 9, 3l behind Billy Bling (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Bathwick Prince 16-1 (9-0) Hampered soon after start, close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Stoneacre Boy (9-10) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
