chased leaders, edged left under pressure from over 1f out, never able to challenge
behind, soon outpaced, headway over 1f out, never on terms
prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort approaching final furlong, not pace to challenge
led, ridden, headed over 1f out, rallied, kept on under pressure
chased leaders over 3f
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden clear well inside final furlong
dwelt, raced wide, soon outpaced, struggling, always behind
chased leaders, driven halfway, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
behind, soon outpaced, struggling halfway
A trappy handicap gets proceedings underway but something has to win and the principals look to be Spoof Master, Count Cougar and Double Bill and the vote is given to Spoof Master. The selection has been in good form of late without winning but was a fair second behind Judge 'n' Jury last time out. That form looks solid in the context of this race and off what remains a fair mark he looks the one to be on. Double Bill rates the main danger on his latest third behind Bo McGinty, he looks sure to come on for the run and with his yard in form he will not be far away. Count Cougar loves it round here and is sure to run his race but he looks in the handicappers grip at present. Dickie Le Davoir looks sure to have the race run to suit but his best form of late has come in claimers. Of the remainder Tilly's Dream has the ability to win off this mark but she is hard to win with and for the winner we return to Spoof Master
Count Cougar (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 16l behind Diriculous (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Dickie Le Davoir 11-2 (9-4) Slowly into stride, behind, soon outpaced, no impression from well over 1f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Hamaasy (9-2) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs in Apr.
Spoof Master (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Keen early, tracked leaders, outpaced halfway, rallied, switched left 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 9, hd behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Apr.
Tilly's Dream 20-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 10, 9l behind Morinqua (9-0) at Bath 5f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in Apr.
Double Bill (USA) 7-2 (8-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Bo McGinty (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Apr.
Dancing Mystery 14-1 (8-8) Prominent, short of room when checked after 1f, ridden and no impression after 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 6l behind Fromsong (8-7) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 9l behind Expensive Art (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
The Fisio 16-1 (8-11) Went right start, outpaced, 9th of 10, 20l behind Varadouro (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Spirit of Coniston 14-1 (8-5) With far side leader, edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 18th of 20, 12l behind Sandwith (8-6) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
El Potro 5-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Dorn Dancer (8-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
