Held up behind, not clear run 2f out, switched left and headway on inside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, took 3rd post, nearest finish tchd 3/1
Annexation (11/4), Royal Duchess (5/1), Cameo Star (5/1), Epona (6/1), Gilmer (13/2), Roaring Forties (12/1), Epaulini (14/1), Prince of Time (16/1), Dark Crystal (20/1), Cardaw Lily (28/1), Palavicini Run (50/1)
Ed Dunlop makes the 740 mile round trip from Newmarket here with the lightly raced expensive purchase ANNEXATION and he couldn't have found the three-year-old an easier opening on handicap debut so he is worth chancing now with the step up to 7f expected to bring about improvement. C&D specialist Royal Duchess is likely to make a bold bid to follow-up her win last time and Prince Of Time is also shortlisted after bouncing back latest at Carlisle.