held up 3rd and last, disputed 2nd from 4th, challenged and quickened pace 3 out, led last, soon clear, ran on
led, set slow pace, joined and quickened pace 3 out, headed last, not pace of winner flat, rider eased down towards finish and just held on for 2nd near finish
took keen hold, tracked leader to 3 out, soon outpaced, no chance with front pair before next, kept on flat, gaining on eased down runner-up near finsh
Swinton Diamond will need to be extra smart to make a winning debut over hurdles against two experienced and useful novices. Bridget Andrew claims 3lb off Dan Skelton's Irish import Swansea Mile, who has been placed twice in Listed company since arriving in the UK. But SHREWD has really come of age at Musselburgh since the turn of the year and Shane Shortall gave him a superb ride to get back to winning ways last time – a third victory in four starts could be on the cards.
Shrewd 5-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway on inside approaching 3 out, challenged last, soon led, ran on well, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp lst (1) sft in Feb beating Vendor (11-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Swansea Mile (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 3 out, chased winner after next, kept on well, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Maputo (11-6) at Kempton 2m lst (1) gd in Oct.
Swinton Diamond (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Towards rear, reminders over 6f out, never dangerous, 6th of 14, dist behind Penn Lane (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (6) hvy in Nov.
