in touch, went 2nd over 5f out, one pace final 3f
held up toward rear, tailed off final 2f
chased leaders, led 6f out, quickened clear over 2f out
held up, headway over 4f out, went 2nd 3f out, soon outpaced
chased leaders, driven along 6f out, one pace final 3f
tracked leaders, ridden 6f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression
took keen hold, saddle slipped, led after 6f, headed 6f out, soon lost place
held up, headway over 3f out, kept on final 2f
Option Money, Masra and Overbranch catch the eye in this concluding bumper, with Option Money taken to make a winning debut. Overbranch has shown promise in similar events at Sedgefield and Wetherby, and can also handle varitions in ground. She can hit the frame at a good price. Masra has clearly got ability but lacks a finishing kick, underlined by his three seconds to date. He will be thereabouts, but may be found wanting for pace again. Jonjo O'Neill has his string in fine form and Option Money may be able to score on his debut. Related to two winners and ridden by his owner here, Option Money is sure to have been well prepared. This does not appear to be the hottest race of this type and Option Money can land the cash.
Apollo Saturn Five Overbury gelding out of 1m-2m and hurdles winner Kadari.
Lake Bank Missed Flight gelding, half-brother to 6f winner Indian Chief.
Option Money (IRE) Kotashaan gelding out of an unraced mare.
Zatochi (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, one pace, 6th of 15, 30l behind Georgian King (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Ben Tirran Rock City gelding, half-brother to winning pointer Blaze On.
Masra 2-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, effort over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 17l behind Nodforms Paula (10-10) at Hexham 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Overbranch 7-2 (10-7) Mid-division, headway 7f out, led 5f out, headed 3f out, soon one pace, 4th of 14, 19l behind One Rose (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Maften (IRE) City Honours gelding, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m4f and over hurdles.