steady start, soon switched right, held up in rear, headway and squeesed between horses over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
raced wide, held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen in touch, effort on inside, and soon every chance over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
close up, led over 4f out, ridden and headed entering final 2f, weakened final furlong
in touch, switched left over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
took keen hold in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2f out, effort on inside, and soon every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
CHEVEYO sets the standard according to the handicapper and he may be able to get the better of the once raced pair Peponi and Perfect Secret. The Irish raider has had eight cracks at opening his account and came within a head of doing so over six furlongs on his penultimate start. He's struggled in handicap company which raises doubts about his mark but this is only a modest race whilst this may only be his second run over this trip but there's no reason why he shouldn't be effective at it. Perfect Secret shaped pleasingly on debut but that was back in May and she has presumably had a problem or two since that run at Goodwood. Normal improvement from her debut could see her take a hand and her yard is in good form so she's well worth considering if the market gives out the right signals. There are fewer concerns regarding Peponi given that his debut came as recently as the end of last month. He's entitled to improve considerably and split two rivals rated in the mid-seventies which gives him leading claims on the figures. Lunaticus needs to step up a gear whilst Peninsular War and Fly By Nelly both have a little to prove these days and we prefer the claims of Cheveyo.
Celtic Sovereign (IRE) Celtic Swing gelding out of Penny Ha'penny.
Cheveyo (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, no impression straight, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lord Kenmare (9-9) at Dundalk 1m Apprentice Handicap (50-80) (3yo+) pol in Nov.
Peninsular War 11-1 (9-4) Towards rear, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Igoyougo (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Peponi 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Mustakmil (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Cativo 25-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 9l behind Harting Hill (9-0) at Kempton 7f stks 0-55 (6) pol.
Fly By Nelly 9-1 (9-1) Raced wide, held up, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 9l behind Kipchak (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Lucky Score (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, still pressing leaders over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 5th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Wunder Strike (8-5) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Lunaticus 33-1 (8-12) Always behind, last of 7, 18l behind The Wee Chief (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Mrs Medley 100-1 (8-3) Dwelt, outpaced, 10th of 11, 14l behind Best One (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) fbs.
Perfect Secret 8-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Sir Isaac (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
Ride A White Swan 20-1 (8-7) Pulled hard in touch, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Hard Ball (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs.
