prominent, briefly led 7f, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway to track leaders over 3f out, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and tailed off 10f
prominent, driven over 4f out, lost touch with leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace entering final furlong
led, briefly headed 7f, pushed along over 3f out, pressed for lead over 2f out, sustained duel over 1f out where headed, no extra close home
midfield, headway to chase leader over 3f out, pressed leader over 2f out, soon sustained duel for lead, stayed on to lead entering final furlong, kept on well close home
midfield, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, tailed off over 3f out
took keen hold, midfield, driven over 4f out, weakened and tailed off over 3f out
midfield, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened and tailed off over 3f out
LUMP SUM was very impressive at Bangor in the autumn. He is racing for the first time since under a penalty but looks a nice prospect. Ayr winner Largy Valley also carries 7lb extra but Bradley Roberts claims that back. Ascot third Soldierofthestorm is also returning from a break but should be winning soon while The Doyen Chief won a point in Ireland in December. Chevington was second here in February and Maryah Island could be a newcomer to note for future reference.
Largy Valley (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Raced keenly, always handy, led 2f out, ran green and edged left, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Ayr 2m (5) sft in Nov beating Kingston Bridge (11-7) by 1l, 7 ran.
Lump Sum (FR) 5-4fav (11-1) Held up in rear, smooth headway 5f out, soon went 3rd, led over 2f out, ridden out final furlong, ran on well, won at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Oct beating Dj Pete (11-1) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Catch The Crumpet 50-1 (11-2) In rear, pushed along halfway, soon tailed off, last of 5, dist behind Willmount (11-9) at Doncaster 2m 1f (5) gd in Mar.
Mac's Legacy (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Eurowinner.
Soldierofthestorm (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Fire Flyer (11-1) at Ascot 2m (4) gd in Oct.
The Doyen Chief (IRE) 2-1 (12-2) Chsd ldrs, 4th by 5th, prog in 3rd aftr 3out, ld well bef 2out, 6l adv 2out, 2l ld bef last, kow flat, won at Ballindenisk 3m mdn sft in Dec beating Con's Roc (12-2) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Oneandahalfdegrees (IRE) Flemensfirth M out of Leading Lady.
Chevington 9-2 (10-4) Waited with in rear, steady headway final 3f, stayed on and went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Out Of Focus (11-2) at Hereford 2m (5) gd in Feb.
Maryah Island Blue Bresil gelding out of Hidden Rebel.
Britannia Girl Dartmouth filly out of Sunsational Girl.
