tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, ran on under pressure to lead after last, gamely
led, headed 1st, stayed prominent, ridden to lead again 4 out, headed and weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 3 out, headed after last, outbattled
ridden and struggling from 4th
held up and keen, some headway after 4th, soon ridden and held
in touch, jumped slowly and lost places 1st, ridden and close up 4 out, one pace from 3 out
held up, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, blundered badly last
tracked leaders and keen, led after 1st, hung right on bend soon after, headed and mistake 4 out and weakened
mid-division, ridden after 4th, weakened next
held up and keen, headway after 4th, mistake 2 out, hung left and one pace
FISTRAL BEACH has been unlucky to have found one too good on four occasions this season but he is given the vote to get his head in front this time around at the expense of China Gold and Creagh Bay. The selection was a beaten odds on shot over course and distance last time out but we feel he can make amends this time around. You could say he has become frustrating to follow but this looks like his easiest opportunity to date and for that reason he is difficult to oppose. China Gold looks to be an improving sort and has caught the eye on both of his last two starts. He again was a beaten odds on shot last time out when second to King's Forest at Kempton and is sure to be in the shake up once again. Creagh Bay is lightly raced but he did run well when third to Hey Big Spender at this venue on his penultimate outing. He would though need to improve once again to over turn the selection and a place is a much as he can hope for. So for the winner we return to Fistral Beach.
China Gold 8-11fav (11-1) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd well before 2 out, soon ridden, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 16l behind King's Forest (11-4) at Kempton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Creagh Bay (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Held up, pushed along after 7th, mistake 8th, soon lost touch, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Shenanigan (10-9) at Ludlow 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Fistral Beach (IRE) 1-2fav (11-0) Led, not fluent from 4 out, headed approaching last and no extra, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Ffos Las Diamond (11-0) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
General Simara 100-1 (11-1) Never dangerous, last of 15, 44l behind Kangaroo Court (11-4) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Hi Tide (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway 8f out, weakened 3f out, 7th of 10, 40l behind Saga De Tercey (10-4) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gf in Mar.
Jaunty 3-1 (12-0) Ur 6, in a race won by Cudeen (12-0) at Llanvapley 3m ptp, 10 ran.
Stratford Stroller (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up, in touch, ridden, weakened 2f out, 10th of 14, 23l behind Frascati Park (11-7) at Stratford 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Gospel Spirit 66-1 (10-12) In touch on inside, ridden and went moderate 3rd 2f out, 3rd of 16, 19l behind Oscar Whisky (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Ray's Round 50-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, well behind Gilwen Glory (10-13) at Taunton 2m 1f mrs N H flat (5) sft in Jan.
Spangle Island 100-1 (10-9) Always in rear, 6th of 13, 29l behind Lavender Track (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
