prominent, raced wide throughout, pushed along after 3 out, soon ridden along, well behind from 2 out, faded
close up, ridden along rounding home turn, not fluent 2 out, no extra after last
raced in snatches, in touch with leaders, driven along after 3 out, good headway after 2 out, went second before last, soon every chance, ridden to lead flat, kept on well
took keen hold in behind leaders, led 2 out when not fluent, faced challenge after last, headed flat, no extra close home
chased leaders on inner, ridden and weakened from 3 out
led, ridden and headed 2 out when not fluent, ran on same pace flat
held up in rear, detached when pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, steady headway after 4 out, ridden along before next, lost touch with leaders from 2 out, weakened
NonRunner
Emma Lavelle is double-handed with KING'S THRESHOLD not only preferred to Young Butler but also seen as a decent recommendation on the back of a battling success at Exeter, the form of which has been boosted by the runner-up Bumpy Johnson who scored next time. The selection should be suited by this further step-up in trip and looks on the upgrade with only three runs over hurdles under his belt. A mark of 118 is feasible. Stable companion Young Butler has had his issues but was much better last time and is not ruled out, along with Mr Tambourine Man who should be all the better for his latest run after an absence of over 300 days. The latter's stablemate, Shot Boii, needs to put a poor latest effort behind him, as does Peace Of Rome, although both have some fair form in the book previously.
Mr Tambourine Man (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, not fluent 7th, in touch 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 3rd of 4, 34l behind Iberio (10-12) at Taunton 3m hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
King's Threshold (IRE) 15-2 (11-13) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 4th, closed after 8th, switched right flat, stayed on, led close home, won at Exeter 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in Apr beating Bumpy Johnson (12-2) by nk, 12 ran.
Young Butler (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, kept on into never nearer 3rd run-in, 3rd of 15, 6 1/2l behind Tiger Jet (10-6) at Haydock 3m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Island Run 7-2fav (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 5th of 12, 33 1/2l behind Ballycamus (11-6) at Newbury 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Shot Boii (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, at Newbury 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
One For The Wall (IRE) 7-2 (12-2) Mid-division on inside, pushed along and weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Privatearing 40-1 (11-11) Held up in mid-division on outside, struggling after 3 out, well beaten 2 out, 6th of 10, 32 1/4l behind Royal Lake (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Beaufort West (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leader, pushed along after omitted 3 out, weakened soon after, 9th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Abingworth (11-10) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Peace Of Rome (GER) 7-2 (11-10) Prominent, lost ground after 5th, ridden along and dropped to last after 3 out, soon tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Fountains Chief (11-13) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Feb.
