tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
ran green towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
pressed leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
always in rear, tailed off final 5f
mid-division, headway 9f out, ridden 6f out, weakened 5f out, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
held up, soon in mid-division, headway over 6f out, went 2nd over 3f out, led well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, pushed out
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
The market will help shed light on the more competitive of the two bumpers but at this stage we like DORABELLE ahead of Heather Royal, Dark Sensation and Natural Spring. Our pick was a decisive winner of a Uttoxeter bumper on her debut when seemingly unfancied. This extra furlong won't pose any type of problem and ground conditions very much suit, so with the prospect of improvement and Jason Maguire taking over in the saddle she's taken to find the improvement required to defy her penalty. That may not be easy though as in Heather Royal we have a fascinating newcomer for a top yard. She's a half-sister to Barbers Shop who himself won on debut in one of these and a market check is a must. Dark Sensation found plenty of improvement for running on quick ground last time and wasn't beaten far although we do feel this is tougher whilst Natural Spring was last seen running respectably in the Aintree bumper; this is much easier, but she still needs to find a little bit to beat Dorabelle despite that one's penalty. Midnight Macarena and Bianco Fuji should both improve on their debuts whilst Calusa Catrina is well related and could go close if fully wound up for her first try but Dorabelle sets a fair standard and may be good enough to carry a penalty to success.
Dorabelle (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led just over 1f out, ran on well to draw clear inside final furlong, won at Uttoxeter 2m N H flat (6) gf in Apr beating Holme Rose (10-9) by 9l, 9 ran.
Bianco Fuji 7-1 (10-9) Mid-division, kept on final 2f, never a threat, 5th of 13, 11l behind Rock On Ruby (11-9) at Newbury 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Calusa Catrina (IRE) Lahib mare out of Bukowina.
Dark Sensation 14-1 (10-4) Led, ridden and pressed from over 2f out, kept on gamely until no extra and headed near finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind King Of The Night (11-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Natural Spring 16-1 (11-0) Prominent, edged right over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 19, 11l behind Big Time Billy (10-5) at Aintree 2m 1f N H flat lst (1) gd in Apr.
Silk Rose Terimon mare out of Silk Oats.
Wood Burner 16-1 (10-9) Ran green in rear, some late headway, never on terms, 5th of 10, 40l behind Midnight Prayer (11-2) at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Call Me Friday 50-1 (10-0) Behind, kept on final 3f, never troubled leaders, 5th of 13, 9l behind Tanzanite Bay (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 1f N H flat (4) gd in Apr.
Heather Royal Medicean filly out of Close Harmony.
Sapphire Rouge (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) In rear, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 6th of 13, 11l behind Tanzanite Bay (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 1f N H flat (4) gd in Apr.
Midnight Macarena 7-2 (11-0) Keen tracked winner 4f, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 12, 21l behind Silver Gypsy (10-7) at Fakenham 2m mrs NH flat (4-7yo) (4) gd in Apr.
