mid-division, headway on outside after 8th, not fluent 3 out, 4th and ridden after last, weakened before home turn
in rear, slow 3rd, behind 8th, headway after last, went 3rd before home turn, stayed on
towards rear, behind 8th, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, not fluent and ridden 10th, 7th after last, soon weakened
led, headed before 4 out, weakened after last
held up towards rear, hit 6th, ridden after 8th, tailed off before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, not fluent 5th, headway after 8th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, went 4th flat, no impression
prominent after 2nd, lost place before 5th, blundered next, pulled up before 8th
prominent, lost place before 4 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders on inside, took keen hold, mistake 7th, challenged after 10th, led 4 out, clear after last, easily
in rear, blundered 7th, headway after 8th, weakened before 4 out
prominent, led before 4 out, soon headed, no chance with winner after last, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, close 3rd when hampered after last, no extra towards off home turn
The veterans look ripe for taking by the younger brigade, although KNOW THE RULES is no spring chicken at the age of nine. He makes plenty of appeal for Ben Haslam and JP McManus though as he's been a different proposition since having his attentions turned to the pointing arena, racking up eight wins and four seconds from 18 starts. A winner the last twice, most recently just 15 days ago, he's taken to transfer that winning form back under Rules. Sposalizio is only seven, having begun life under the tutelage of Sir Michael Stoute on the level, and although a beaten favourite between the flags last time, his overall profile is pretty solid and a good account is expected. Toreador, formerly with Nigel Twiston-Davies, is steadily getting his act together and could be prominent along with the more exposed Tweedys Choice.
Another Dark Rum 8-1 (12-0) Hdwy 11; chsd wnr 3 out; no ex final 50yds, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Raid Stane (12-3) at Fife 3m ptp gs in Apr.
Brother Mark 6-1 (12-0) Ap; led 4 out; lft clr last, won at 17/05 South Durham 3m ptp gd beating Ballyboker Boy (12-0) by 10l, 10 ran.
Charming Knight (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Prom til wknd 12; to & pu 2 out, in a race won by Ockey De Neulliac (11-0) at Braes of Derwent 3m ptp gf in Apr, 9 ran.
Craicneasy (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Prom til outpcd by-passing 13; rallied 15; ev ch 2 out; one pce flat, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Steel Law (12-0) at Cumberland 3m ptp sft.
Euro Farmer (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Led to 7; wknd 13, last of 3, 27l behind Cock Of The Rock (12-0) at Farmers Bloodhounds 3m ptp gs in Apr.
Hand Act Or Part (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) (bl) led 5 til hdd & wknd qckly 13; pu 3 out, in a race won by Amicelli (12-0) at Middleton 3m ptp gs in Apr, 5 ran.
Know The Rules (IRE) 11-8 (12-0) Ap; led aft 14; drew clr 3 out, won at Bilsdale 3m ptp gs beating Pevensey (12-0) by 18l, 4 ran.
Probably George 6-4 (12-5) Led til hdd 14; wknd qckly nxt, 4th of 5, 31l behind The Brig At Ayr (12-5) at Berwickshire 3m ptp gs in Mar.
Red Myst (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Ap; ev ch app last; one pce flat, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Newyearsresolution (12-5) at 18/05 Border 3m ptp sft.
Sposalizio (IRE) 4-7 (12-4) (tt) ap; led 7 til hdd 2 out; no ex flat, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Mistissio (12-4) at 17/05 South Durham 3m ptp gd.
Toreador (FR) 6-4 (12-0) Held up; stdy prog 15; ev ch last; no ex up flat, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Two Stroke (12-0) at Lauderdale 3m ptp gs.
Tweedys Choice (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) (bl) prom; led 8-14; one pce 3 out, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Nickwillis (12-0) at Cumberland 3m ptp sft.
Two Stroke (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Prom til wknd 3 out, 6th of 10, 11l behind Newyearsresolution (12-5) at 18/05 Border 3m ptp sft.
