held up, wide and headway over 2f out, soon every chance, ridden and kept on one pace
close up, switched left over 2f out, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, led 4f out, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on
prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out
raced wide close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
keen close up, ridden and weakened 2f out
led, headed 4f out, remained prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
SHANTOU'S MELODY was beaten a head at Fontwell on his debut then ran well in a much stronger bumper at Cheltenham and can defy a long absence. The Wise Traveller made a successful debut between the flags at Alnwick when well supported and is one to keep an eye on while Cousu Main was in touch for a long way on soft ground at Uttoxeter and will have benefited from the experience. Campden Lad is by Doyen and related to several winners while Samatian is related to a couple of winning bumpers.
Campden Lad (IRE) Doyen gelding out of Eckbeag.
Cousu Main (FR) 15-2 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway far side and much closer 4 out travelling nicely, chased winner 2f out, pushed along and edged left 1f out, kept on well but no match for winner, 2nd of 14, 7 1/2l behind Can You Call (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Not Long Now Flemensfirth gelding out of Drop Of Spirit.
Sami Bear 40-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd toward finish, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Hidor De Bersy (10-8) at Huntingdon 2m (5) gs in Mar.
Shantou's Melody (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Prominent, ridden and close up entering straight, weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 13 3/4l behind I Am Maximus (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m (2) sft in Oct.
The Wise Traveller (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Hdwy 11; stayed on 3 out; led final 50yds, won at Alnwick 3m mdn sft in Dec beating Fitz In (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Hors Guard (FR) 50-1 (10-7) Raced keenly, held up and behind, good headway out wide chasing leaders after 3f, ridden and weakened 5f out, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Skytastic (11-9) at Doncaster 2m 1f (5) gs in Feb.
Red Hot Radish 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, not clear run 5f out, effort 4f out, no impression, weakened from 3f out, 8th of 16, 18 3/4l behind Hidor De Bersy (10-8) at Huntingdon 2m (5) gs in Mar.
Samatian (IRE) Sageburg gelding out of Bodhran Davis.
Spacesuit 7-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 4f out, 11th of 12, dist behind Finest View (10-0) at Lingfield 2m mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Nightvisitingsong 80-1 (11-0) Mostly chased winner until 5f out, weakened 4f out, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Milans Edge (11-0) at Wetherby 2m (5) sft in Feb.
Bold Vision (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, well beaten final 3f, tailed off, 11th of 12, dist behind Boothill (11-2) at Kempton 2m (5) gs in Feb.
Induro De Fontaine (FR) Manduro gelding out of Indian View.
