Verdict

May Hay has been treading water off her current mark. Faerie Reel is eased in grade but is difficult to catch right nowadays and Superfection has been a little disappointing since springing a 40/1 shock at Market Rasen in February, though will enjoy the going. MOTHER MELDRUM's two recent wins have come in sellers but she's a bit better than plating class and, with confidence sky-high, can complete the hat-trick.

Formwatch

Faerie Reel (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, pushed along before 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, pulled up, at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in Mar.

May Hay 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leader until 4 out, ridden to chase winner before 2 out, no impresssion, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Hope's Wishes (11-11) at Plumpton 2m 2f hcp (4) sft in Mar.

Mother Meldrum (IRE) 5-4fav (10-13) Tracked leading pair, led 5th, pushed clear 3 out, very easily, won at Exeter 2m 3f (5) hvy in Mar beating Dainty Diva (10-8) by 10l, 6 ran.

Superfection (IRE) 5-4 (11-5) Tracked leader, led after 3 out, riddden and headed approaching last, hit last and weakened, 3rd of 4, 11 1/4l behind Monbeg Dolly (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) sft in Mar.

Detour Ahead 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, lost place 4 out, pulled up, at Southwell 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.

Last Echo (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, led before 4 out, headed next, weakened before last, 4th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Helamis (11-2) at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) hvy in Nov.