in touch, went 2nd 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, one pace last
held up in rear, driven along 8th, soon beaten, tailed off
held up, steady headway before 3 out, headway on inside to lead 2 out, ridden out
in touch, weakened 9th, beaten when blundered and almost unseated rider 3 out, tailed off
held up, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, weakened into fifth 2 out, weakened when hit last, went lame near finish
led, ridden and headed 3 out, soon lost 2nd, keeping on one pace when not clear run and switched right flat, kept on to take 2nd near finish
keen hold, tracked leaders in 4th, went 2nd 8th to 4 out until 2 out, rallied into 2nd 2 out until near finish
in rear, ridden and struggling 9th, no chance when not fluent 2 out
blundered 1st, with leader until 8th, steadily lost place, tailed off
raced on outside, chased leaders until weakened 8th, tailed off
HAREEM is a speculative selection at the expense of Prince Zafonic and Not For Diamonds. The selection shaped well for a long way at Wetherby the other week before being outclassed as the official ratings would have suggested. Against this lesser level of opposition and with a light racing weight, he makes a fair degree of appeal at the likely odds. Prince Zafonic won under the champion jockey at Exeter. He hasn¿t always appeared to get this trip and he could be vulnerable having gone up the weights. Not For Diamonds was third in a Wincanton hurdle. If he hasn¿t bounced after his recent return, he has to be a player. The Hairy Lemon was once a very useful sort though his recent runs have struggled to capture the imagination. King Kasyapa has the services of the smart Donal Devereux so it would be no surprise to see him glean improvement. Pseudonym does not appear to be the heartiest of battlers so it remains to be seen as to whether a switch away from professional handling makes any difference. Shield Of Zeus is unproven on the ground but put up his best effort to date when fourth in a recent event at the track. In a race of limited betting appeal, Hareem is the percentage call.
Snake Hips 8-1 (10-11) In touch, weakened 3 out, mistake last, 5th of 9, 25l behind Downing Street (11-4) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Brize Norton (IRE) 66-1 (11-8) Chased leaders until weakened after 7th, soon behind, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind I'm A Legend (11-4) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Nov.
Pseudonym (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Close up, mistake 2nd, chased 9th, challenged next, soon ridden and looked reluctant, weakened next, 6th of 9, well behind Tampa Boy (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Shield of Zeus (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 9th, ridden before 2 out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 10, 6l behind Senor Shane (10-8) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Tenor De Balme (FR) 6-1fav (10-13) In touch, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 7l behind Lepido (11-2) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
Not For Diamonds (IRE) 18-1 (10-10) In touch, hit 4th, led briefly after 6th, ridden and every chance when blundered 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 11l behind Alfred's Tower (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Apr.
King Kasyapa (IRE) 17-2 (10-13) Held up in rear, stayed on approaching 2 out, never reached leaders, 6th of 14, 14l behind Sir Ian (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Hareem (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, went remote 3rd approaching 3 out, well held when hit 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 10, 38l behind San Deng (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Runaround Sue (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened 4 out, 9th of 18, well behind Farmers Cross (11-2) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Only Hope 100-1 (10-0) Mid-division, outpaced after 6th, plugged on, 5th of 12, 21l behind Treaty Flyer (10-9) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (4) gd in Apr.
The Hairy Lemon 9-1 (11-5) Held up, ridden after 5 out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 29l behind Young Albert (11-3) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Prince Zafonic 10-3 (11-12) Held up, headway approaching 6th, joined leader 8th, led 2 out, went right last, idled flat, driven out, won at Exeter 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Apr beating Master Cobbler (11-9) by 5l, 8 ran.
Geography (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Always rear division, driven and struggling 11th, 8th of 12, 34l behind Cross Kennon (12-2) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
