Cape Colony soon in touch in midfield, effort and pushed along over 3f out, progress over 2f out, driven to close on leader 1f out, led last 100yds

Gunnadoit sweating, well in touch in midfield, progress on inner over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, headed and held last 100yds

Novestar led, hanging and ridden bend over 9f out, driven and headed over 1f out, one pace

Okafranca soon chased leading pair, ridden over 3f out, still close enough over 1f out, faded

Io steadied start, buried away on inner in midfield, chasing leaders over 2f out, shaken up soon after, pushed along and outpaced

Captain Mainwaring mostly in last pair, ridden over 2f out, kept on but never troubled leaders

Asmodea mostly in midfield on inner, effort over 2f out, one pace and no impression on leaders

Lord´s Bidding dwelt and reminders start, some progress into midfield halfway, no headway under pressure over 2f out

Black Heart always towards rear on outer, driven well over 3f out, never on terms

Dawn Wind tracked leaders on outer after 4f, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

Lady Florence well in touch until weakened over 3f out, no chance when not much room over 2f out

Poppy Dean snatched up after 2f and well in rear, ridden over 3f out, no progress

Yes Meg chased leader until weakened rapidly over 2f out

I Certainly May prominent until weakened under pressure well over 3f out

By far the most interesting race on the card, as those with proven ability took on some darker types making their handicap debuts. A couple of those really caught the eye before the off, and it was little surprise to see one of them win. The winning timewas nothing special, however.

There was a lot of money during the day for CAPE COLONY, which proved well placed as he just got up. Ideally positioned throughout, he always looked to be going well but ran into a couple of pockets when space was needed. Even a furlong out, he looked to have a bit to do but he stayed on well for pressure and shaped like one who will get further.

Gunnadoit got extremely warm before the off, so his effort is all the more meritorious. He would have been a good winner without Cape Colony and compensation surely awaits.

Front-running Novestar looks to be improving, as he has been beaten in selling grade. An exposed sort, he will always be vulnerable to something with a bit of improvement left in them.

Io came through to have every chance but could not quicken when it mattered. She still looks a bit unfurnished and may get better as the season progresses.

Captain Mainwaring was another with plenty of size about him. He still looked inexperienced under pressure and will definitely benefit from the run and a step upin trip.

Asmodea again shaped with a hint of promise without suggesting she is ready to strike. Lord’s Bidding looks a hard ride and the blinkers did not appear to improve his attitude.

Dawn Wind, who looked unlucky last time, seemed tohave every chance but failed to get home, while Lady Florence, who had shaped nicely in maidens, ran a stinker.

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