chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, ridden after next, switched outside 2 out, went 2nd before last, kept on, no chance with winner
disputed lead, definate advantage 10th, joined 4 out, headed when ridden after next, well held in 3rd before last
chased leaders to 4th, behind when mistake next, struggling final circuit, lost touch 5 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, pushed along after 4 out, led after next, clear 2 out, driven out, kept on well
held up in rear, struggling 5 out, ridden after 3 out, stayed on into modest 4th after last, never nearer
held up, always towards rear, lost touch 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
disputed lead to 10th, chased leader, upsides again 4 out, soon ridden, lost place approaching next, weakened last
Exxaro has been plugging away over longer trips but there is no evidence which suggest he handles going this soft. WAIKIKI WAVES has only been beaten once so far over fences. Two of last season’s victories came around here and he can improve an already impressive strike-rate in this at the chief expense of Reallyradical, probably a little unlucky over a shorter trip here earlier this month. Duhallow Lad hasn’t had much racing and may be the pick of the remainder.
Reallyradical (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) In touch on outside, headway to chase leaders 6 out, mistake next, rallied 3 out, went 2nd after last, stayed on strongly towards finish, never reached winner, 2nd of 7, nk behind Pointed And Sharp (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Acaro (FR) 10-1 (11-6) Mid-division on inside, weakened 5th, 9th of 14, dist behind Liosduin Bhearna (11-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Exxaro (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Chased leader, led 5th until before 8th, mistake next, jumped slowly 10th, lost 2nd before 14th where bad mistake, chased leading pair, pecked next, no impression, 3rd of 6, 18l behind Doing Fine (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Waikiki Waves (FR) 1-20fav (11-1) Led, headed briefly 6th, clear and in command 4 out, hit 2 out, easily, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Rendezvous Peak (11-2) by 29l, 2 ran.
Duhallow Lad (IRE) 7-2fav (10-9) Held up in touch, tracked leaders 8th, hit 4 out, outpaced next, well held in 4th from 2 out, 4th of 7, 12 3/4l behind Lillington (11-12) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Dylanseoghan (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Raced on inside, held up in last trio, steady headway tracking leaders before 9th, 2nd after 11th, pushed along and well held before 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 15l behind Uhlan Bute (11-7) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Goring One (IRE) 4-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, lost place 7th, headway to track leaders 4 out, ridden to chase winner 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Cap Horner (11-7) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
