tracked leader until 6f out, ridden to go second again well over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
slowly away, soon recovered into mid-division, not much room and lost place 4f out, hung left and effort over 1f out, no impression
in touch, raced keenly, ridden entering final furlong, ran on well to lead close home
slowly into stride, soon recovered into mid division, headway on outside over 4f out, ran green from well over 1f out, finished well to take 2nd post
soon in touch, jockey having tack problems over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden inside final furlong, headed close home
always behind, tailed off
prominent, chased leader 6f out until well over 1f out, no extra final furlong
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There should be little to choose here between ESPERO and Aspro Mavro, and the better draw for the former means that he just shades the vote. Rodney Farrant's colt is 4lbs higher than when going close here in a 7f handicap last time, but there is definite room for improvement from him over this longer trip, which should suit much better. With an inside pitch also in his favour tonight can be his night. Aspro Mavro was a beaten favourite in a course and distance maiden last time when probably running to a mark similar to that of the selection. The Spartacus colt has a car park draw to overcome, but otherwise he looks an improver and would be no shock winner. Mr Udagawa has been thereabouts from similar marks in two recent handicaps but has a bit to prove on the surface, and again looks likely to find one or two too good. Illuminative is bred to have the ability to win one of these, but for tonight he looks the second string on jockey bookings and will probably have to wait for other days. Little else makes much appeal in this company from what we have seen, so Espero is the one for us.
At Wits End 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never near leaders, 4th of 13, 11l behind Luc Jordan (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
D'Artagnans Dream 14-1 (8-6) Not much room and slowly into stride, headway over 4f out, ridden and edged right over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Kargan (9-1) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Espero (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Always prominent, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Regeneration (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Illuminative (USA) Point Given gelding out of Pretty Clear.
Marina's Ocean 150-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride and behind, some late headway on outside over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 13, 17l behind Luc Jordan (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Mr Udagawa 10-3 (9-2) Tracked winner, led over 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Carbon Hoofprint (9-7) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
The Coach 100-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 8th of 10, 20l behind Golden Button (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Aug.
Fulfilment (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Behind, soon outpaced, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 18l behind Splendorinthegrass (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) sft in Jul.
Suzi's Dancer 100-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 10l behind Moojeh (8-12) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Aspro Mavro (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Luc Jordan (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Dark Camellia 10-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride in rear, headway halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 7l behind Hatman Jack (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Meydan Style (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon ridden along in rear, never on terms, 5th of 7, 12l behind Fantasy Gladiator (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Aug.
Toballa 100-1 (9-4) Prominent, lost place over 3f out, 8th of 9, 41l behind Stoic (9-3) at Newmarket 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
