chased leaders, switched left and closed over 2f out, pressing front pair entering final furlong, 3rd and held final 100 yards, one pace
went left start, soon prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, ran on well
led 1f, pressed winner, ridden over 1f out, held inside final 100 yards, ran on
slowly into stride, always last, well beaten over 1f out
Nomadic Empire, a half-brother to a winning sprinter in France, ran with promise over course and distance when third to Muker but Kevin Ryan tends to introduce his best two-year-olds here and ANCIENT TIMES, by Exceed And Excel, will likely know what’s required. Fellow newcomer Max Oclock is a half-sister to three winners but J R Cavagin was very green at Doncaster and may need more time.
Ancient Times Exceed And Excel colt out of Oriental Step.
J R Cavagin (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, never on terms, 6th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Ubettabelieveit (9-2) at Doncaster 5f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Nomadic Empire (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Muker (9-9) at York 5f stks (5) gs in Jul.
Max Oclock (IRE) Camacho filly out of Provence.