tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace
took keen hold, led after 1f, headed 6f out, weakened over 4f out
took keen hold, led 1f, tracked leader, led again 6f out, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway 6f out, led over 1f out, clear final furlong, pushed out
in touch, challenged 5f out, ridden 2f out, hung left over 1f out, one pace, no chance with winner
towards rear, pushed along 7f out, lost touch 5f out
held up in rear, lost touch over 5f out
towards rear, pushed along 11f out, lost touch 7f out
David Pipe's newcomer DEGENERATE is the first foal of a dam who is a half-sister to several winners on the Flat and over hurdles. He will almost certainly know his job and is narrowly preferred to Black Thunder, who has the benefit of experience but looked far from straightforward when fourth at Chepstow in March. Mercury Bay returns from a break and must carry a penalty for his win at Stratford but winning pointer I'm In Charge could be interesting and Oak Apple will be all the better for her run at Cheltenham last month.
Mercury Bay (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Led until 13f out, with leader, led over 7f out, clear over 1f out, ran on well, won at Stratford 2m NH flat (5) gf in Jun beating Sohappyharry (10-12) by 7l, 12 ran.
Highway Jack (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Pulled hard led after 2f, headed over 3f out, faded over 2f out, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Accordion Exhibit (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) gf in Apr.
Rainbow Haze 7-4 (12-0) in a race won by Desert Joe (12-0) at Maisemore Park 2m 5f ptp gf in Apr, 11 ran.
Black Thunder (FR) 9-2 (10-5) Held up rear of mid-division, ridden over 6f out, headway over 4f out, hung left and green over 2f out and well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, almost got 3rd, better for experience, 4th of 13, 12l behind Mr Hooper (11-3) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Degenerate (FR) Generous gelding out of Dancinginthedark.
Ironpin Thank Heavens gelding out of Kingston Black.
Fasinator Morpeth filly out of Sarena Pride.
Thunder On 16-1 (9-12) In rear and keen, soon mid-division, lost place over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 8th of 9, 36l behind Bahira (11-1) at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (6) fm.
I'm In Charge 9-1 (11-7) won at Larkhill 2m 4f ptp gd in Mar beating Doran's Lodge (11-7) by 5l, 6 ran.
Fergall (IRE) 80-1 (10-4) Towards rear, headway on inside 4f out, stayed on final 2f, nearest finish, 4th of 17, 7l behind Shuil Royale (11-10) at Wincanton 2m NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Oak Apple (IRE) 28-1 (10-13) Raced wide in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 6f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 17, 24l behind Golden Firebird (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mares n h flat (4) gd in Apr.
