led until headed 1f out, faded well inside final furlong
pressed leader, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, chased leaders an effort over 1f out, not quicken and kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out weakened over 1f out
behind, out paced and in rear halfway, never dangerous afterwards
started slowly, in rear, kept on same pace final 2 furlongs never nearer
dwelt behind, not troubled leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, stayed on to chase leaders well inside final furlong and gaining near finish
dwelt, raced keenly, always behind, lost touch over 1f out
held up behind, good headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, just failed
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, hard pressed and driven out near finish just held on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened
Spoof Master is in good heart and gets the nod over Azygous and Desert Opal. That said, a move for Smokin Beau would also be interesting, as the veteran still loves his racing and, having adapted well to the surface at Kempton, he should not be underestimated in this company. Desert Opal has a good strike-rate and knows what to do to get his head in front. He is on an attractive mark just now and, as Liam Jones has already won on him three times, the portents look good for a bold effort. Azygous is another well handicapped individual and has little to find in this company. It is going on for two years since he last won a race, though. And that has to be a concern again today. Therefore, it can pay to look towards the top of the racecard for a more consistent type, with Spoof Master getting the nod of approval. The four-year-old has fewer miles on the clock than many of the rest and, as this is slightly easier than a number of his recent assignments, the Conor Dore-trained gelding is fancied to put one over on his elder rivals.
Spoof Master (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (9-2) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Figaro Flyer (8-8) at Southwell 5f hcap (5) fbs in May.
Smokin Beau 15-2 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 7, 5l behind Lord of The Reins (8-4) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Desert Opal 6-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, edged right over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 7l behind Dorn Dancer (8-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
Decider (USA) 20-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, weakened halfway, last of 14, 27l behind Witchry (9-2) at Chepstow 6f app hcp (6) sft in May.
Gross Prophet 20-1 (8-5) With leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 16l behind High Standing (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Lady Bahia (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, hung left over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 7l behind Mandurah (8-10) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Green Lagonda (AUS) 13-2 (8-9) In touch, effort 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 2l behind Mandurah (8-10) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Azygous 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 6l behind Crimson Fern (9-5) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gf in May.
The Magic Blanket (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 5l behind Yankee Storm (9-0) at Great Leighs 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in May.
Mambazo 8-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Mafaheem (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in May.
Fairfield Princess 33-1 (9-2) Steadied start, took keen hold behind, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Hollow Jo (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Willhewiz 12-1 (8-7) Led, headed after 2f, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 14l behind Buy On The Red (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
