prominent, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, caught post
led, headed over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
held up, ridden, headway and hung right over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
keen, held up, ridden after 2f, weakened halfway
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon in trouble, eased final 2f
keen, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway, switched left over 1f out and soon hung left, kept on final furlong
keen, held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead post
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
This is a cracking contest and the vote is given to Sandrey, with Lipocco and Makshoof also shortlisted. The selection showed that he had trained-on from last season with an impressive winning effort on his seasonal return last time at Lingfield. He looked as though he was one to stay on the right side of that day and he looks to be ahead of the handicapper at present. Lipocco will have ground conditions to suit and he won well last time when beating Oldjoesaid. He had some solid form last season as well and he is entitled to run a big race. Makshoof beat Genki at Haydock last time and he gave the impression that there was more in the tank. He is another progressive type and he should be capable of making the frame. Heywood showed much improved form to beat Sparkling Eyes at Chester last time, but his overall form leaves a little to be desired and he looks more exposed than quite a few of these. Mambo Spirit is another that could go well at a price, but in a competitive handicap we will nominate Sandrey as the one to beat.
Lipocco 5-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on well final furlong, readily, won at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf beating Oldjoesaid (8-12) by 1l, 7 ran.
Celtic Sultan (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2l behind Northern Fling (8-9) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Dickie Le Davoir 9-4fav (9-2) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden out, won at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (3) gs beating Southandwest (9-0) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Luscivious 11-2 (9-2) Soon led, headed over 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Longquan (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Fantasy Parkes 150-1 (9-0) Led stand's side group and overall leader, headed over 6f out, remained prominent, effort over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 17th of 21, 24l behind Finsceal Beo (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf.
College Scholar (GER) 6-1 (8-13) Mid-division, short of room over 4f out, not recover, last of 7, 10l behind Lipocco (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Steelcut 7-2fav (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakening when edged left inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind City of Tribes (9-5) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Sandrey (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Close up on outer, ridden to lead well over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, pushed out, comfortably, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs beating King's Bastion (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mambo Spirit (IRE) 11-4 (9-4) Hampered start, in touch, switched left over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on under pressure to join leader post, won at Yarmouth 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr deadheating with Sparkling Eyes (8-8), 6 ran.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, led halfway, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra, last of 5, 4l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-2) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Lady Lily (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 11, 8l behind Enticing (8-12) at Bath 5f lst fll stk (1) frm.
Mason Ette 2-1fav (9-2) Held up, chased leader 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, driven clear final furlong, won at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs beating Cha Cha Cha (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Genki (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) In touch and keen, ridden and carried left over 1f out, soon struck by rival's whip, led entering final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Makshoof (9-1) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
All You Need (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Towards rear, soon pushed along, ridden along halfway, staying on towards finish, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Morinqua (9-0) at York 5f 3yo hcp (3) gd.
Heywood 7-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, driven along and headway on outer over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Chester 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd beating Sparkling Eyes (8-5) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Makshoof (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Genki (8-13) by a nk, 11 ran.
