led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
pressed leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out
prominent on inside, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression on leading pair final 100 yards
got loose before start, prominent on outside, led over2 f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well
ridden along and chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon went 2nd, pressed winner inside final furlong, no impression towards finish
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Wanting attempts a shorter trip having returned a losing favourite on his last couple of starts. Merdon Castle had little chance in a Group 3 sprint at Ascot last time but had been in good form on the all-weather earlier and beat Anonymous John at Chelmsford in February. Snap Shots ran well on his return at Thirsk last month and could figure but a chance is taken on the returning ACCIPITER. Chris Wall's filly won a Listed sprint over 5f at Ayr in September and there should be more to come from her this year. Rita's Boy usually runs his race but that may not be good enough in this better company and he finished behind Merdon Castle earlier.
Anonymous John (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out until over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 8, 2l behind Primrose Valley (8-9) at Wolverhampton 5f cond stks (2) in Mar.
Snap Shots (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 4th of 12, 2l behind Among Angels (8-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Wanting (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Charlie Croker (9-4) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Roudee 14-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, driven 3f out, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 14l behind Darshini (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Rita's Boy (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Canny Kool (9-7) at Ripon 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Merdon Castle (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Limato (9-1) at Ascot 6f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Accipiter 20-1 (8-12) Raced centre, tracked leader, every chance when hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 5l behind Royal Razalma (8-12) at Newmarket 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) sft in Oct.
Mc Diamond (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Towards rear, soon niggled along, ridden and well beaten final 2f, 7th of 8, 11l behind Silvanus (9-4) at Chester 5f cond Stakes (3) gs.
Edgar Balthazar 12-1 (8-9) Led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 6l behind Charlie Croker (9-4) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.