made most to 5th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, led 5th to after 8th, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened flat
held up well in rear, shaken up and still plenty to do 3 out, headway between last 2, ran on flat
in touch, headway approaching 2 out, went 2nd last, hung left and no impression flat
chased leader, led after 8th to after 3 out, weakened next
always behind, mistake 4 out
chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, mistake last
in touch, headway approaching 3 out, led 2 out, stayed on well flat
held up well in rear, headway between last 2, not fluent last, ran on flat
ridden and struggling 7th, behind when mistake next
always behind
Amadeus doesn't get his nose in front too often but looks to have been found a winning opportunity here by Michael Scudamore and we expect him to take it, with Breezer, Allaboveboard and Boring Goring others to consider. Amadeus has been consistent in running decent races in defeat since landing a 2m 1f handicap chase at Fakenham in November. This return to around two and a half miles will be in his favour judged on his running at Chepstow last month and he can come good now. Breezer was a winner at Towcester last time, but wouldn't want the ground to stay as qucik as this to be seen at his best, and a 7lb rise won't help his follow-up bid. Allaboveboard comes from a yard who have winners here but looks in the grip of the handicapper, while Boring Goring is dropping in the weights but needs a few pounds less if he is to repeat his c&d win of four years ago. But Amadeus has a decent chance here and is our idea of the winner.
Allaboveboard (IRE) 3-1fav (11-2) In touch, led 2nd to 7th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 7th of 11, 13l behind Red Echo (10-3) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Maclean 8-1 (11-9) In touch, headway 9th, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 8th of 13, well behind Manawanui (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Hunting Lodge (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) In touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 19, 29l behind Onward To Glory (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd.
Ressource (FR) 14-1 (10-2) In touch, headway when saddle slipped after 8th, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 34l behind Manawanui (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Boring Goring (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Held up, closed 9th, driven to chase leading pair from 3 out, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 7, 20l behind Ballyhoo (10-3) at Fontwell 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Apr.
Alexander Sapphire (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Always behind, 14th of 21, 34l behind Only Words (10-3) at Wetherby 2m amt hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Amadeus (AUS) 7-2 (11-6) Towards rear, mistake 4th, ridden and outpaced 8th, stayed on from 4 out, took 3rd flat, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Munadil (11-1) at Worcester 2m chs 0-90 (5) gf.
Breezer 11-2fav (10-2) Mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to lead approaching last, ran on, won at Towcester 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr beating Too Posh To Share (9-4) by 3l, 18 ran.
