raced wide close up, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, led final strides
dwelt always in rear
held up in touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
keen tracked leaders, pushed along to lead over 1f out, headed final strides
always towards rear
tracked leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
in touch, headway on inner from over 1f out, ridden and ran on, gaining close home
dwelt always in rear
dwelt always in rear
held up, pushed along over 2f out, never nearer
close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
ARLECCHINO’S LEAP carries 6lb extra as he bids for a hat-trick. But he won a higher grade race than this at Chelmsford last time with a bit to spare and Mark Usher’s charge is preferred to the other recent winners including Shamlan. The latter ended a long losing run with last month’s victory here while Kafoo returned to winning ways when scoring at Chelmford. Scribner Creek and Cookie Ring were both placed on their latest starts with the former preferred off his current mark.
Arlecchino's Leap 2-1fav (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Squire (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Ruby Gates (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Slowly away in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Naralsaif (8-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Mar.
Foie Gras 7-1 (9-10) Switched left soon after start, towards rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 10, dist behind Pass The Cristal (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Tellovoi (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Pushed along to press winner after 1f, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Tagur (9-10) at Southwell 1m stks (6) pol in Mar.
Scribner Creek (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, 2 lengths clear over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Illusional (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Shamlan (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ridden edged right and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Critical Thinking (9-5) by nk, 10 ran.
Kafoo 10-1 (9-8) Prominent, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Rocket Ronnie (8-12) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Scrutiny 15-2 (9-5) Held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Adventureman (8-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Bop It 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Monks Stand (10-2) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Warofindependence (USA) 25-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 13, 8 3/4l behind My Fantasea (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Cookie Ring (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway far side of group over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, not much room and went 2nd over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, chased winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Highwayman (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Surewhynot (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Reckless Lad (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Play With Me 16-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, soon hung left, went 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with 1st two, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Ching Ching Lor (8-11) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in May.
