steadied start, raced keenly in touch on outside, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, never dangerous afterwards
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway inside final 2f, shaken up and led inside final furlong, soon in command, pushed out readily
led, pressed and headed inside final furlong, soon lost 2nd, kept on one pace
steadied start, pulled hard, tracked leader, effort 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, not pace of winner
soon pressed leaders, 2nd over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
reared start, always rear, in touch 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous from over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
A race more competitive than it first appears and LEMON N SUGAR is a narrow preference to Figaro Flyer and Atheer Dubai. Jeremy Noseda's charge was slightly unfortunate last time out but as far as horses from this yard are concerned, she must have some ability to be keeping her position at Shalfleet. Figaro Flyer is more exposed. He won in spite of dwelling at the gate at Southwell but may be more suited by Wolverhampton rather than today's track. Ed Vaughan had a welcome winner the other day so don't dismiss Atheer Dubai. He made all to score at this track over five but is capable of staying further than this six. Cativo Cavallino is back with regular partner Natalia Gemelova and has dropped down the weights of late. Suhayl Star is consistent though limited. Great Knight was probably overestimated by the handicapper when trained by Willie Haggas and is now off a realistic mark. Mr Funshine has it to do. Lemon N Sugar is our idea of the most likely winner.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led final 100 yards, ran on, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Apr beating Colorus (8-3) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Lemon N Sugar (USA) 5-2fav (9-2) Held up 4th, not clear run on rail over 1f out, checked, switched right entering final furlong, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Artistic License (10-0) at Lingfield 6f fll hcp (4) pol.
Atheer Dubai (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Don Pele (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Suhayl Star (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, chased winner, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Hazytoo (9-3) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Cativo Cavallino 16-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 7, 9l behind Rubenstar (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Mr Funshine 40-1 (7-11) Prominent, every chance well over 1f out, soon hung right, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 17, 9l behind Sands Crooner (8-13) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Great Knight (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 11l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-0) at Nottingham 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
