Emitom showed a glimpse of his old form at Newbury in March but returns on a 5lb higher mark. Owner David Maxwell was on board when DOLPHIN SQUARE won in this grade at Sandown last December. The top weight is 4lb lower today and has his ground again. Bear Ghylls also reappears on a fair mark and has had wind surgery since last seen but Art Approval prefers a quicker surface and has changed stables. Equinus would have solid claims on his third at Newbury in March but still has stamina to prove over this trip.
Dolphin Square (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never landed a blow, 17th of 22, 33 3/4l behind West Balboa (11-2) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Bear Ghylls (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Raced keenly and always front rank, went 2nd at 4th, every chance 2 out, lost 2nd soon after, weakened quickly, 16th of 23, 16 1/4l behind Good Time Jonny (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Emitom (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Travelled well, held up in rear, headway to chase leader 3 out, pressed leader 2 out, soon ridden and led, narrow lead approaching last, stayed on well run-in, won at Newbury 3m hcp (3) gd in Mar beating Hyland (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Art Approval (FR) 33-1 (10-7) Raced wide, soon towards rear, lost touch 8th, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Balco Coastal (11-3) at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Equinus (IRE) 11-4fav (11-12) Mid-division on inside, weakened and tailed off before 3 out, unseated rider last, at Chepstow 3m hcp (4) gs in Apr.
