held up behind, smooth headway on bit approaching 2 out, led approaching last, readily
mid-division, headway 6th, effort after 3 out, weakened before next
in touch, effort after 3 out, one pace from next
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened, eased when beaten
in touch, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, ridden approaching 6th, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, good headway after 3 out, led next, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led after 3 out, ridden and headed before next, kept on same pace
towards rear, struggling after 5th, weakened 3 out
Nonrunner
STELLENBOSCH caught the eye last time out and is taken to win this time around ahead of Master Wells and I Hear Symphony. The selection finished a decent second to Downing Street at Ludlow last month. He has been raised six pounds for his troubles that day which does seem a little harsh but Charlie Mann has his team of horses in good form of late and Peter Toole is able to claim a valuable seven pounds off his back which gives him plenty of appeal. Master Wells gained back to back victories at Exeter and Hereford in March but both were in selling races. He is upped in grade here and will have to produce a personal best to win. I Hear Symphony comes from a yard in form and drops in grade after competing in some top quality races so should be noted in the better market, but Stellenbosch looks the form pick and is given the vote to score.
Royal Rationale (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, 7th of 8, 27l behind Classic Swain (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf.
Stellino (GER) 6-1 (11-9) In touch, headway 4th, led and not fluent 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 21l behind Classic Swain (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf.
Stellenbosch (USA) 5-2fav (11-5) Held up, headway 7th, led 3 out, ridden and hit 2 out, all out and heading close home, 2nd of 9, hd behind Downing Street (11-4) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
I Hear A Symphony (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Always behind, tailed off, 20th of 24, well behind Joe Jo Star (11-0) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl G3 (1) gd.
Laustra Bad (FR) 11-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, led 9th, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon beaten, pulled up before last, in a race won by Sheshali (10-13) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf, 16 ran.
Ship's Hill (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) In touch, chased leaders after 3 out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Viper (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun.
Stage Acclaim (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up behind leaders, challenged 3 out, shaken up soon after, led approaching 2 out, ridden and headed last, no extra flat, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Benhego (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo hdl (4) gd.
Celticello (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, raced keenly, hit 4th, headway approaching 3 out, beaten when hit 2 out, 5th of 4, 14l behind Danny Zuko (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Master Wells (IRE) 11-10fav (11-4) Held up, headway to lead 4th, clear 2 out, easily, won at Hereford 2m 4f nov sell hdl (5) gf in Mar beating Thethirdoftheforth (11-0) by 16l, 9 ran.
Swainson (USA) 10-1 (10-12) Towards rear, headway 3 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, no chance, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Dantari (10-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Beat The System 11-4 (11-12) In touch, ridden 6th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 12, 29l behind Prairie Spirit (11-1) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Mar.
