led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed final 100 yards, no extra
with leader, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, took 3rd near finish, not reach front pair
behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never a threat
held up behind, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead final 100 yards, kept on
in touch on outer, lost place over 2f out, soon behind
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, tracked leaders over 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final 100 yards, held near finish
tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace, lost place inside final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
BELIEVE IT is upped a further 3lb after completing a double at Kempton with his latest success but drops down a grade and looks worth sticking with. The veteran Idol Deputy recorded his twelfth win at this venue with February’s victory but is 6lb higher today and the less exposed Deep Challenger is preferred having won on his handicap debut over track and trip recently. Drago landed a double here at the end of last year while Spes Nostra ran well at Newcastle last month having slid down the handicap.
Believe It (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Made all, ridden 2f out, just held on, won at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Apr beating Cape Banjo (9-1) by shd, 10 ran.
Street Poet (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Raced wide held up in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, last of 13, dist behind Empress Ali (9-9) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Spes Nostra 11-1 (8-13) Raced keenly, held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd final 150 yards, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind General Hazard (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Arrowzone 33-1 (9-9) Held up and always in rear, never a factor, last of 14, 10 1/4l behind Rockwood (9-5) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Pushaq (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Chased leaders in 5th, ridden and weakened entering straight, 13th of 20, 6 1/4l behind Ace Of Diamonds (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp sft in Apr.
Idol Deputy (FR) 22-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, going well 2f out, led over 1f out, shaken up and clear when edged left inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Feb beating Gabrial The Thug (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Shah Of Armaan (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Calvados Spirit (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Drago (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Tracked leader, took keen hold, every chance well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Mr Red Clubs (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (6) pol in Mar.
Fast Play (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Keen close up, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 11 1/4l behind Rowlestone Lass (10-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 5f hcp fll (5) pol in Mar.
Deep Challenger (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Held up in 4th, closed 3f out, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Apr beating Therthaar (9-5) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kafoo 11-4fav (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened, last of 10, dist behind Like No Other (9-1) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Yasir (USA) 14-1 (9-10) Always behind, never a factor, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Stoneham (10-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
