led, ridden over 1f out, rider lost whip and headed inside final furlong, no extra
awkward start, held up in touch, effort over 1f out, kept on well towards finish
behind, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
chased leader, squeezed through to challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge
tracked leader, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, went 3rd halfway, soon ridden and weakened
Nonrunner
Azygous is 8lb better off for a 7l beating by Dodaa and taking into account that he can be expected to come on for that outing, his first for 105 days, he can be taken to reverse the form with that rival and land the opener with Hollow Jo, Monte Major and Overstayed others that should be involved. Dodaa has since been beaten at Southwell when reportedly not suited to the deeper fibresand surface but has gone up a total of 14lb since his win over course and distance so on that score is opposed. The veteran Hollow Jo reserves his best for this circuit and is over a trip that he is most effective at. He could find one or two too good but is an obvious candidate for the placings along with Monte Major, who has had an easy winter but is an admirable performer. Overstayed reserves his best for here and bounced back to form recently while his usual blinkers are not applied today. Jamie Spencer is an interesting booking for Expensive Art who connections pitched into a listed contest on his final outing last year and market support should be noted. Azygous is the nomination to land the opener.
Spoof Master (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 4th of 7, 5l behind Bookiesindex Boy (8-5) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Decider (USA) 11-8fav (9-8) Chased leaders on outside, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 6l behind Blackheath (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Hollow Jo 13-2 (9-1) In touch, ridden to dispute lead 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Royal Envoy (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Lord of The Reins (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Took keen hold towards rear, not clear run 2f out, switched left and progress over 1f out, kept on but not trouble leaders, 7th of 12, 6l behind After The Show (8-4) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Mar.
The Fisio 33-1 (9-1) Chased leader, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, unable to quicken, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Brandywell Boy (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Azygous 3-1 (9-1) Chased winner, ridden halfway, kept on, no chance with winner final 2f, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Dodaa (8-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Overstayed (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 1f out, edged left final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Toms Laughter (8-10) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Monte Major (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (8-12) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
