held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, chased winner well over 1f out, no impression
made most, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders in 4th, ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, chased winner over 3f out until over 1f out, soon weakened
with winner, lost place 5f out
held up mid-division, weakened over 3f out
This could be a decent bumper so get the video ready. Failing that, EXOTIC MAN can pay dividends with Sir Bere and Oursininlaw the dangers. The selection was a little disappointing on debut but it is worth noting that the first two home had already placed in similar races so it could be worth giving him the benefit of the doubt this afternoon. Sir Bere is a four-year-old so is still in receipt of weight without winning. More of a flat bred than most, he ran on willingly to take the spoils at Bangor. Oursisinlaw has experience in Ireland in his favour. Whether he acts on the surface is another issue entirely. Rudanphast was well backed on debut but failed to deliver. Businessmoney Jade has had almost a full year off since debut. Mac's Haul is a full brother to the smart two miler, Pepe Simo, so do not be too surprised to see him produce plenty of improvement for that first experience. Plenty to watch with an eye toward tomorrow but Exotic Man will be our idea for today.
Exotic Man (FR) 7-2 (11-1) Held up, headway well over 2f out, no extra entering final furlong, 5th of 17, 10l behind Thunderstorm (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gs in Dec.
Oursininlaw (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, disputed lead from 6f out, advantage early straight, headed 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Better Times (11-11) at Cork 2m N H flat hvy in Nov.
Rudanphast (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, kept on final 2f, 4th of 15, 23l behind Dare Me (11-11) at Ffos Las 2m NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Strongbows Legend 28-1 (11-4) Held up, headway over 3f out, switched right and outpaced over 2f out, 4th of 10, 11l behind Sir Bere (10-8) at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Sir Bere (FR) 7-2fav (10-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead 100 yards out, won going away, won at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (5) gs in Feb beating Cody Wyoming (10-8) by 2l, 10 ran.
Businessmoney Jade 9-2 (10-4) Tracked leaders until weakened over 4f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Miss Nightshade (10-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f NH flat (6) gf in Apr.
Ben The Horse (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Charwin.
Mac's Haul (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Always in rear, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Mizzurka (10-6) at Newbury 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Dec.
