mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leader to halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind
towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous
towards rear, pushed along and soon outpaced, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out on outer, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, not quicken
chased leaders, went 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
prominent, weakened over 3f out
The unexposed Smile For Us is selected, with Mister Incredible, Buzzin' Boyzee and Danetime Lord forwarded as the ones to watch out of the rest. Danetime Lord has scope for improvement and was not unduly punished for a solid effort last time out. He is well worth noting in the betting market. Similar comments apply to Buzzin' Boyzee, who despite being penalised is a tough and consistent performer. However, he will do very well to uphold the recent form with the selection on these terms and he may find himself stretched to the limit under 6lb extra. A dark horse to bear in mind is Mister Incredible, who is better than he consented to show last time up. A more patient approach from Darryll Holland would see him in a better light and he could be one to sneak into the frame at fair odds. However, preference goes to Smile For Us on this occasion. Brian Reilly gets on well with this son of Wittingham and, with the weights in their favour, the partnership rate as a good value option in the finale.
Mr Rigsby 7-2fav (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 12l behind African Concerto (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Trombone Tom 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden when edged left and led over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Grenane (9-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Mister Incredible 12-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 11, 7l behind Pauvic (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Diktalex (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Buzzin'boyzee (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Buzzin'boyzee (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol beating Smile For Us (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Musicmaestroplease (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 12l behind Cookie Cutter (9-7) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan.
Smile For Us 9-2 (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and not quicken well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Buzzin'boyzee (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Danetime Lord (IRE) 10-3 (8-4) Disputed lead, led 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Garstang (8-12) at Lingfield 6f handicap (6) pol.
