Tracked leader, a little keen, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance and kept on well without quite matching winner inside final furlong op 6/4
Raced in 4th, a little keen, closer order 5f out, raced on outer into straight, pushed along 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace into 3rd close home
Fulham Road (9/10), Empire Burleque (11/8), Officer Milan (8/1), Who Said That (25/1), Difficult Detour (33/1)
Fulham Road is much respected for the champion trainer but enthusiasm has got to be tempered by his long absence following a fall on debut in a point-to-point in 2014. By contrast, EMPIRE BURLEQUE made a pleasing start in that sphere in December to score and can do something similar now in first appearance on the racecourse proper. Officer Milan may be the best of the rest.
1. Empire Burleque
2. Fulham Road
3. Officer Milan