Time: 86.60s Closing Sectional: (3.00f): 37.10s

MOTORIOUS proved what looked a generous opening mark wholly inadequate, a first crack at 7f bringing about improvement, routing fellow 3-y-os; in touch, quickened to lead over 1f out, had plenty in hand; cost a few quid going back and looks one to keep on the right side.

No shortage of winning/placed form among this septet of 3-y-os, despite most still having had little racing, suggesting the favourite needs a positive rating for running away with his first handicap as he did.