tracked leader, led narrowly over 1f out, pushed along and always doing enough, bit in hand
held up 3rd, outpaced and struggling home turn, never any chance
led, quickened pace over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
King William Rufus was too keen when favourite on his second start at Chepstow and he won’t be far away here if settling better. Fashionelle was runner-up on debut but didn’t improve on that at Southwell last month. Secret Squirrel made a winning start at Taunton and is open to further improvement but a similar comment applies to ALL AUTHORIZED, who easily landed the odds here at the start of the month. Solstice Saint’s dam has produced winners with all four of her offspring to so far race so he probably also has a future.
Secret Squirrel 9-2 (10-6) Midfield, steady headway from 2f out, led 1f out, soon clear, ran well well, eased slightly near finish, impressive, won at Taunton 2m (5) gd in Mar beating Act Of Authority (11-2) by 4 3/4l, 8 ran.
Solid As A Rock (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Midfield, ridden and dropped to rear over 4f out, soon outpaced, tailed off over 3f out, 10th of 11, 21l behind Birdhouse (10-8) at Fakenham 2m mdn (4) sft in Apr.
Fashionelle (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Chased leader, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 20l behind She's A Fine Wine (11-2) at Southwell 2m mdn (5) gs in Mar.
King William Rufus (FR) 6-4fav (11-5) Tracked leader, pressed leader 4f out, ridden 3f out, faded over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 13 1/2l behind Gidleigh Park (11-5) at Chepstow 2m mdn (5) sft in Mar.
All Authorized (FR) 5-6fav (10-8) Chased leaders, switched left and went 2nd over 2f out, soon led, clear and green inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Fontwell 1m 6f (5) sft in Apr beating Mount Ferns (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Maximum Effort Dartmouth gelding out of Theatre Goer.
Solstice Saint (IRE) Court Cave gelding out of South West Nine.
Mrs Maisel Dunaden filly out of Minnie's Mystery.
