disputing lead early, soon clear lead, ridden along and lost lead before 2f out, weakened
held up, ridden along before 3f out, progress 2f out where briefly led, soon outpaced
tracked leaders, travelling well on inside 3f out, switched right to challenge before 2f out, ridden along and soon led before 1f out, stayed on strongly
disputing lead early, soon tracked leader, pushed along second circuit, reminders before 3f out, led before 2f out, soon one pace
held up last, travelled well on outside before 2f out, ridden along and went second 1f out, kept on well but not pace of winner
Both Stony Man and Kazontherazz have shown enough ability to suggest they could land a small bumper, but the pair face a fascinating trio of opponents. The market should prove a valuable guide with both Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson unleashing newcomers, especially with both yards highly effective in this sphere. Kincardine is just preferred to Massimo but we'll take a chance with NO AUTHORITY. The Mel Rowley yard has made a strong start to life in the training ranks under Rules and already enjoys a 21 per cent strike rate in bumpers. Hopefully the market will speak well of his chance.
No Authority (IRE) Doyen gelding out of Minor Tantrum.
Stony Man (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, outpaced over 3f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Iontach Cheval (11-4) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (5) gd in Apr.
Kincardine Kayf Tara gelding out of Side Step.
Massimo (IRE) Kingston Hill gelding out of Buena Notte.
Kazontherazz 13-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway to track leader travelling easy 2f out, made strong challenge 1f out, led when ridden after 1f out, headed dying strides, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Crossrail (10-12) at Worcester 2m (5) gd in Apr.
