held up, headway to chase leaders 6f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, stayed on to lead last strides
mid-division, headway 4f out, led 2f out, headed last strides
mid-division, some headway 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 4f out, chased leaders 2f out, one pace
held up, some headway 4f out, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened over 4f out
in rear, never dangerous
in touch, driven 6f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, weakened over 3f out
chased leader, ridden to challenge 4f out, weakened over 2f out
A wide open bumper rounds off the card and as usual in these events the market will be very informative but the principals look to be Pontop, Reasontobecheerful and Kayf Commander and the narrow vote is given to Pontop. The selection was a fair fourth behind Diablo last time out is sure to have learnt from the experience and given nominal improvement he will be hard to beat. Reasontobecheerful was a never nearer seventh behind Cloudy Times in what looked a better race so he should be watched in the market. Kayf Commander is another that shaped with promise on his debut but he is bred to be suited by a longer trip in time. Of the remainder Springfield Raki hails from a predominantly flat yard and should be watched in the market but Pontop looks sure to improve and gets our vote.
Cilrhiwviv Lahib gelding out of winning bumper Trefelyn Snowdrop.
Kayf Commander 11-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, challenged over 3f out, one pace, 8th of 16, 6l behind Lady Bluesky (10-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs in Apr.
Pontop (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along and outpaced over 5f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 10l behind Diablo (11-4) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gs in Apr.
Rubys Cove (IRE) Balla Cove gelding out of an unraced mare.
Classic Cut Classic Cliche gelding, related to several winners over jumps.
Gamma Velorum (IRE) Soviet Star colt, half-brother to 3 winners between 6f & 1m1f.
Leo's Quest 33-1 (10-10) Held up, headway 4f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 19, 35l behind Kaskader (10-10) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Pourdel (FR) 5-1 (10-10) In touch, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on over 2f out, 5th of 12, 18l behind Calm Seas (10-11) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gf in Mar.
The Sheepdipper Weldnaas gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Black Eyed Pea 100-1 (10-9) Held up, ridden over 7f out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 25l behind Elzahann (10-9) at Catterick 2m mrs nhf (6) gf in Mar.
Born Skippy (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division on outside, headway halfway, lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 20l behind Go On Be A Lady (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nhf (5) gs in Apr.
Hirijan Gunner B mare out of an unraced mare.
I Feel Fine 25-1 (10-7) Held up, driven and headway on inside when hampered over 5f out, soon beaten, 9th of 13, well behind Breaking Storm (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Jun.
Reasontobecheerful 13-2 (10-9) Mid-division, pushed along and outside over 6f out, never near leaders, 7th of 18, 29l behind Cloudy Times (10-11) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Mar.
Cabin Gate (IRE) Rossini gelding, half-brother to 7f-1m4f winner Lapadar and 6f fibresand winner Foxies Future.
Quacity (FR) Sagacity gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Nemaaly Style.
Simhal Minster Son gelding out of an unraced mare.
Sparrow Hills (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 14l behind Duke of Burgundy (11-11) at Southwell 2m nhf (5) gf in Apr.
Springfield Raki 33-1 (10-6) Held up, ridden halfway, headway 4f out, never on terms, 5th of 12, 25l behind Karabak (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Apr.
