held up, headway over 3f out, every chance on outside 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, until not quicken final furlong, lost 3rd post
pulled very hard, soon held up towards rear, behind final 4f
chased leaders, challenged and wandered about 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on well, driven out
led until over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, good headway on inside over 3f out, kept on into 2nd final furlong, no impression on winner
raced wide towards rear, struggling over 3f out
close up, led narrowly over 3f out, until well over 1f out, chased winner until final furlong, rallied to 3rd post
chased leaders, led 6f out until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway to 3rd 5f out, one pace final 2f
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders, 6f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, weakened over 3f out
SHAMMICK BOY was really well supported on debut before taking second and we fancy compensation awaits here; he can get the better of Cucumber Run and Fountains Flypast in a race where those with form can dominate. Victor Dartnall's runners have been in fair form for a couple of months now and he's a fine record in this type of race, as was shown when our selection finished second to a stablemate last time. He was backed as if defeat were unthinkable, suggesting he's highly-regarded, so providing he can just find a pound or two improvement for that he's the one to beat. Cucumber Run has shown a similar level of form to our pick throughout two starts but didn't look entirely straightforward last time. Representing Nicky Henderson, he's sure to attract a fair degree of market support but we think the Dartnall runner is the one to be with and as such he looks set to represent value. Fountains Flypast did well to win on debut when not unbacked but carrying a penalty to victory in bumpers is a tough ask and he had a hard race that day. Still, on form he sets a fair standard and might just be able to stick on for a place. No Substitute is interesting for Alan King despite a slightly disappointing debut; he's bred to get better with racing and could go close if improving from that first effort with the ground in his favour. Rush Cad is an interesting newcomer for a yard with a good record in these and needs a market check along with Beau Colonel and Marching Song but we have a feeling this might go to Victor Dartnall and Shammick Boy.
Fountains Flypast 9-2 (10-9) Held up in rear, headway 5f out, went 2nd 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Stratford 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar beating Swing State (11-9) by nk, 13 ran.
Bloodyburn Bay (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 24l behind Rock On Ruby (11-9) at Newbury 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Cucumber Run (IRE) 6-5fav (11-2) Held up towards rear on outer, headway to chase leaders over 5f out, kept on on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Di Kaprio (10-1) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (2) gd in Mar.
John's Gem 66-1 (10-9) Mid-division, pushed along 5f out, soon behind, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Rock On Ruby (11-9) at Newbury 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
No Substitute (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 16, 13l behind Wordy's Boy (10-13) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Rush Cad (FR) Cadoudal gelding out of Hanoi City.
Shammick Boy (IRE) 7-2 (10-6) Always prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, rallied and every chance over 1f out, kept on well, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Mic's Delight (11-2) at Kempton 2m NH flat (5) sft in Feb.
Beau Colonel (FR) Colonel Collins gelding out of Brave Lola.
Bright Decision 80-1 (10-6) Mid-division, driven over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 28l behind Sprinter Sacre (10-9) at Ascot 2m NH flat (3) gs in Feb.
Johnny Red (IRE) Anshan gelding out of Miss Faithlegg.
Marching Song (USA) War Chant gelding out of Tates Creek.
Just Lola Kadastrof mare out of Plain Jane.
Valeries Girl 25-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 16, 11l behind Alpine Breeze (10-5) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo flls NH flat (5) hvy in Dec.
Mac's Haul (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Always in rear, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Mizzurka (10-6) at Newbury 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Dec.
