chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, readily
mid-division, ridden and beaten 3f out
in rear, ridden over 2f out, no real progress
raced very keenly in rear mid-division, no chance 3f out
prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon dropped away
led, pushed along and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, went 3rd 6f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on but not pace of leaders
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ran green and no response
mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out and raced awkwardly, kept on same pace
towards rear, ran green, pushed along over 3f out, soon eased and pulled up
TOMMY TIME concedes weight all round but made an impressive debut than when strolling home by 14 lengths on debut at Kilbeggan last month. He's since joined Philip Kirby and a repeat of that Irish effort should suffice. Pauline Robson has booked the services of the champion jockey for the Rules debut of Captain Butler and the winner of an Irish point-to-point in late March commands respect. Gentle Victor and Riccirella are newcomers to note, with the latter a rare runner in this code for Michael Dods. However, better options for the shortlist are Fourtowns, representing a yard which does well when raiding from Ireland and not beaten too far in a Down Royal bumper just over a fortnight ago, and Slugger whose best form also brings him into contention.
Tommy Time (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, headway to 4th under 5f out, closed over 3f out, travelled well to lead 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on well, impressive, won at Kilbeggan 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Apr beating Brandt (12-0) by 14l, 12 ran.
Captain Butler (IRE) 7-4 (12-2) Tr ldrs, 3rd 1/2way, 5th 4out, prog into 2nd bef 2out & sn rdn, kow run-in to ld on line, won at Monksgrange 3m mdn sft in Mar beating Captain Wallace (12-2) by shd, 8 ran.
Gentle Victor Gentlewave gelding out of Onetwobeat.
Hope Hill (IRE) Sageburg gelding out of Lightning Breeze.
Kingston Rock (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Chased winner until 3f out, soon weakened, last of 9, dist behind Esprit Du Potier (10-11) at Ayr 2m (5) gs in Feb.
Magical Arthur (IRE) 125-1 (11-2) Close 3rd on inside, pushed along and lost 3rd over 5f out, weakened soon after, 5th of 8, dist behind Support Act (11-2) at Wetherby 2m (5) gs in Apr.
Ushuaia Dancer 10-1 (12-2) Chsd ldr, 4th 1/2way, ld bef 4out, hdd aftr 2out, no ex in fair 4th well bef last, ko onepce, 4th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Coolroe Lady (11-6) at Lisronagh 3m mdn sft in Mar.
Fourtowns (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Ossie's Lodge (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f Yielding in May.
Hang On (IRE) Cloudings gelding out of Garnock.
Slugger 11-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Bumble Bee Bet (11-3) at Ayr 2m (3) gd in Apr.
Riccirella Rajsaman M out of Agnese.
