pulled hard in rear, headway to chase leader after 6f, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, no chance with winner
led, soon 15 lengths clear, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, steady progress from halfway, went 3rd over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace and hung right final furlong
mid-division, headway 7f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
chased clear leader until halfway, led over 2f out, soon clear, comfortably
chased leaders until halfway, tailed off
in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
With those to have run showing little, this looks likely to go to a newcomer and the betting should point the way. Lancer Scott looks a likely type and is put forwards. David Pipe sent out a debutant winner of a bumper last week which bodes well for the chances of the selection who certainly looks the part on paper. He's a half-brother to the useful Quarrymount amongst others and should know his job. There are three other runners that take the eye and all have eyecatching jockey bookings. Paddy Brennan has an excellent record for Stuart Kittow so Foolish Cliche should be monitored in the market whilst the other two are the newcomers, Search Me and Magical Treasure. The former is related to winners and from a yard that has tasted success in this sphere whilst the latter's half-sister has performed wonders for this yard over the years and did win a bumper. An interesting little finale in which Lancer Scott may be able to make a winning debut.
Chesil Beach Boy Commanche Run gelding, half-brother to winning bumper/hurdler Busy Isit.
Ellie's Prince 66-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, hampered over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 37l behind Friendly King (10-10) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (5) gd in Apr.
Lancer Scott Allied Forces gelding, half-brother to winning stayer/hurdler Quarrymount.
Precious Bill 50-1 (10-9) Keen and always behind, 14th of 16, well behind Nono Le Sage (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gd.
Search Me Danzig Connection gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Hard To Get By and winning jumper Skipper.
Creeslough Riverwise gelding out of winning hurdler Drum Majorette.
Magical Treasure Riverwise gelding, half-brother to several winning jumpers.
Delaydee Vic (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, weakened 4f out, 10th of 16, 48l behind Fistral Beach (10-13) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Apr.
Foolish Cliche 50-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, 8th of 16, 40l behind Fistral Beach (10-13) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Apr.
Miss Maratana (IRE) Orpen filly out of a moderate racemare.
Miss Mimi Karinga Bay filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Dolly.
River Conquest Riverwise filly out of fair winning pointer Newman's Conquest.