held up and behind, driven along after 6th, stayed on approaching 2 out but never in contention
held up in touch, raced keenly, led 5th, came clear after 6th, ridden between last 2, stayed on well flat
prominent, weakened under pressure well before 3 out, soon hung left
held up in mid-division, not fluent 3rd, headway 6th, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch from 3rd, wandered approaching 4th, bumped after 6th, ridden well before 3 out,chased winner just after 2 out, hit last, stayed on flat but no impression
mid-division, driven 3 out, no impression, hit 2 out
held up, never near leaders
chased leader until before 5th, driven approaching 3 out, weakened before last
led, not fluent and headed 5th, chased winner until just after 2 out, weakened last
held up towards rear, raced keenly, not fluent 3rd or 6th, struggling before 3 out, mistake 2 out
held up in rear, pulled hard, headway 5th, not much room on inside after 6th, struggling before 3 out, mistake 2 out
not fluent 5th, always in rear
Dancer's Serenade earns a cautious vote from Planet Of Sound in the opener with Border Tale and Along The Nile others worthy of close consideration. A note of caution is sounded with those at the head of the weights capable of winning this race but struggling for form at present. The selection was also well beaten last time but that was in one of the most competitive handicaps of the season and this test should suit him better. He has a progressive profile, has been dropped a couple of pounds for his last run and has a useful claimer taking off another three; he may be able to resume his upward curve this afternoon. Along The Nile was well held in the Imperial Cup but there's every possibility that this track will be more to the liking of this promising novice. Border Tale finished in front of him at Musselburgh in February but has work to do to confirm the form at the revised weights. Planet Of Sound has made a pleasing start to his career but has gone up another 3lbs since his defeat at Newbury. He's still improving though and he appears to have a leading chance in this contest. We think the winner will come from that quartet with Dancer's Serenade the pick.
Overstrand (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 17th of 24, 43l behind Naiad du Misselot (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs.
Doctor David 33-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened after next, 10th of 14, 29l behind Oh Crick (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
Dictum (GER) 22-1 (11-7) Not always fluent, chased leaders, ridden after 12th, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 40l behind Mister Quasimodo (11-7) at Kempton 2m 4f Grad Ch (2) gs in Feb.
Dancer's Serenade (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, 17th of 24, 36l behind Wingman (10-0) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Planet of Sound 4-1fav (11-12) Held up, mistake 5th, headway 3 out, soon ridden, chased winner from 2 out, stayed on from last, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Majaales (11-4) at Newbury 2m nov hcp hdl (3) gs.
Ned Ludd (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) In touch, driven after 3 out, soon lost place, blundered last, 6th of 8, 26l behind Kicks For Free (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Feb.
Along The Nile 25-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, 14th of 22, 25l behind Ashkazar (10-12) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gd.
Wizard of Us 10-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, weakened approaching 3 out, 8th of 10, 48l behind Smoothly Does It (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Feb.
Border Tale 12-1 (10-8) Led to 3rd, chased leader, effort 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Pilca (10-1) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Armaguedon (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Towards rear, led 8th, headed when fell 3 out in race won by Roman Ark (11-12) at Haydock 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov, 13 ran.
Monsieur (FR) 11-1 (10-11) Held up, some headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 13, 25l behind Soubriquet (10-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl (3) gd.
Royal Flynn 12-1 (10-5) Held up behind, headway to chase leaders before 3 out, weakened next, 12th of 16, 25l behind Pilca (10-1) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
