led and set good pace, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, never a danger
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden to chase winner 2 out, always held
with leader, ridden and weakened 2 out
chased clear pair, weakened 3 out
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, kept on
in rear, hampered 1st, always behind
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened after 3 out
always in rear
always in rear
in rear, behind when pulled up approaching 3 out
fell heavy 1st
Only a tentative vote goes to Boom Or Bust, who edges preference from Travello and the penalised Young Owen. Kilrossanty also makes some appeal and it would be interesting to see him attract the interest of the betting market. Young Owen finally got off the mark in an ordinary seller at Plumpton six days ago, so has to be considered in a weak race like this. However, he rarely runs two races the same and he looks to a have a bit more to do in carrying 7lb extra. Travello was also a winner last time out and Milton Harris seems to have him on the boil just now. He races off just a 4lb higher mark, so worth considering as a saver option. Still, this type of race often throws up a minor surprise and, as Boom Or Bust held his own in stronger company last time out, it would come as no surprise to see Karen George's charge pull something out of the fire today. Minimum stakes are advised whatever approach you take.
Young Owen 8-1 (11-7) Led and soon well clear, given breather after 5th, drew away again after next, unchallenged, won at Plumpton 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar beating Park Lane Princess (11-4) by 19l, 10 ran.
Better Moment (IRE) 18-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden 4th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 15, 15l behind Muntami (11-0) at Warwick 2m amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
A Double Ewe Bee 6-1 (10-9) Held up, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, in touch when fell 2 out in race won by Lady Maranzi (10-11) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs clm hdl (5) gd in Mar, 9 ran.
Kilrossanty (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Soon led, ridden, headed after 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Share My Dream (10-7) at Exeter 2m 1f nov sll hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Travello (GER) 7-2 (11-0) Made most until headed 4 out, led again approaching last, all out, won at Chepstow 2m sll hdl (5) gd in Mar beating David's Symphony (10-9) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Longstone Lady (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Towards rear, weakened approaching 7th, beaten when pulled up 2 out in race won by Lady Maranzi (11-7) at Taunton 2m 3f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Moon Shot 33-1 (10-9) Held up and keen, hampered 3rd, headway 5th, ridden and chasing leaders when blundered 3 out and weakened, 9th of 18, 33l behind Lunar Crystal (11-0) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Digger Boy 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden before 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 13, 11l behind Share My Dream (10-7) at Exeter 2m 1f nov sll hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Boom Or Bust (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Held up, ridden, headway after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 10, 5l behind Viscount Rossini (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Mar.
Think of The Money 16-1 (10-4) Held up in touch, lost place after 4th, some headway 3 out, never dangerous, 5th of 15, 24l behind Viscount Rossini (11-5) at Leicester 2m nov clm hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Shaded (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and lost touch after 5th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Prince Dundee (10-8) at Taunton 2m 3f cnd sll hcp hdl (5) sft in Jan, 8 ran.
Our Time (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 6th of 14, 22l behind French Opera (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
