tracked leading trio, went 3rd 4f out, stayed on to 2nd approaching final furlong, kept on but never any chance with unchallenged winner
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, no impression when dropped to 3rd approaching final furlong
tracked leading pair, pushed along 5f out, weakened 4f out, tailed off, eased
made all, raced on inside in back straight, came clear 2f out, ridden final furlong, stayed on well, unchallenged
Those with experience look nothing special while ex-pointer Titans Approach is returning from a spell on the sidelines so we'll concentrate on the two newcomers. Anthony Honeyball's ROYAL SALUTE is a half-brother to dual bumper winner Zulu Oscar so gets the nod ahead of Venetia Williams' Kayf Tara gelding Wilberdragon.
Millanisi Boy 14-1 (11-4) Took keen hold tracking leaders in 4th, plugged on to poor 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 28l behind Onenightinvienna (11-1) at Taunton 2m 1f cond NH flat (5) hvy in Feb.
Titans Approach (IRE) 2-1 (11-7) Rcd 3rd/4th, mstk 5out, prog 4out, hmprd when chall 3out, 1l 2nd from 2out with ev ch until no ex bef last, so, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Minella Scamp (11-7) at Inch 3m ire ptp sft in Mar '13.
Royal Salute Flemensfirth gelding out of Loxhill Lady.
At First Light 12-1 (10-4) Held up in touch, lost place 8f out, well held after, plugged on final 2f, 6th of 11, 28l behind Great Try (11-2) at Southwell 2m (4) std in Feb.
Wilberdragon Kayf Tara gelding out of Swaythe.
Margaret Baker 100-1 (10-2) In rear and pushed along, never dangerous, 10th of 16, 35l behind Meetmeatthemoon (11-0) at Chepstow 2m mares n h flat (6) gd in Mar.
