Celtic Dragon held up in rear, ridden and switched left to outside over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead final 100yds, held on all out

Summer Winds led 1f, held up in touch, tracked leaders and going smoothly when not much room 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to take 2nd close home but not reach winner

Top Ticket chased leaders, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure until headed final 100yds, lost 2nd close home

Trianon chased leader 7f out, driven to challenge from 3f out until weakened inside final furlong

Forget It held up in rear headway from 5f out, tracking leaders but driven when not much room 2f out, switched right and soon no impression under pressure

Shaama Rose always towards rear, no chance from 3f out

Funseeker slowly into stride, driven to lead after 1f, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out

Although none of these was rated higher than 80, they were not that exposed. The first two both raced in the last trio and arrived on the scene late.

CELTIC DRAGON is a half-brother to the useful Spice Route but had been disappointing since his debut second at Bath, including when down the field in another maiden there on his reappearance. The latter race was on softish ground on a cold, wet day. However, he evidently appreciated these very different conditions, for he stayed on under strong pressure on the wide outside and won gamely. He will be suited by further and Amanda Perrett expects him to get 1m6f or so.

Summer Winds was held up and travelled well. He came off the bridle long after Celtic Dragon, but in the run to the line he foundthe winner just too strong, having possibly had to wait a little longer than intended before he was able to begin his effort.

Forget It is a grand-looking colt by Galileo and it looked as if a mark of 68 might have underestimated him on his handicap debut following three qualifying runs. He had been working well and was all the rage in the morning, but having moved up nicely on to the heels of the leaders as they started up the straight he was beaten quickly when asked to challenge. Connections reported that the ground was too quick for him.

Shaama Rose never got into it, and front-running Fun Seeker was in trouble early in the straight.

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