Meer Kat in touch, chased leaders 3f out, challenged 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out

Zakhaaref led until headed over 4f out, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace

Green Wadi held up in touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden 2f out, hung left and one pace inside final furlong

Joinedupwriting chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong

Black Jacari took keen hold, chased leader until led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon beaten

Ephesian always in rear, lost touch final 3f

The ground was on the fast side of good and the riders agreed with the that official assessment.

This novice stakes lost a bit of its interest following the withdrawal of Austintatious but the time was pretty good, as it was not far off the RacingPost standard.

MEERKAT seemed better suited to this fast surface than the good to soft he was beaten on last time. He already has a mark of 79, but that looks slightly on the lenient side if this form is taken at face value, as the runner-up is rated 92 and he was only conceding 7lbs. The winner is the type for handicaps next term, where he should get a bit further.

Green Wadi is now eligible for a mark and his future will depend on how the handicapper reacts to the front two.

Joinedupwriting gave the impression he did not see out the mile and Black Jacari was too keen for his own good and paid the penalty.

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