in rear, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway 3f out, ridden and no impression final 2f
in rear, never a factor
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, ridden and joined 3f out, headed 2f, kept on same pace
close up, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
raced wide towards rear, behind from halfway
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and kept on towards finish, not troubled leaders
raced wide mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
The seller that Ollon won at Ripon last month was decimated by non-runners and he had a very easy task. This is a very low-grade handicap and he's likely to go well but MARKET PUZZLE can provide the answer. Ryan Moore takes over from regular partner Racheal Kneller on the five-year-old who was in good form last autumn on soft ground and landed a Haydock handicap from today's mark. Kingaroo is having a rare start away from Southwell where he has gained five of his six victories. Mikael Barzalona looks an intriguing booking for Cuckoo Rock though his mount has been in poor form over timber this winter while Hits Only Jude is still 8lb higher than when last successful despite a succession of moderate efforts.
Thank You Joy 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, centre inside final 3f, went 3rd over 2f out, no extra in 4th final 110 yards, 4th of 9, 11l behind Byrd In Hand (8-10) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Ollon (USA) 5-4fav (9-7) Held up in touch, went 2nd over 7f out, led over 4f out, clear from 2f out, easily, won at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) sft in Apr beating Srimenanti (9-5) by 7l, 5 ran.
Market Puzzle (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, never dangerous after, 7th of 9, 7l behind Tapis Libre (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
Lady Norlela 25-1 (8-8) Always in rear, 9th of 11, 24l behind Light The City (8-9) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
Hits Only Jude (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden to challenge over 3f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Hilbre Court (8-7) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Kingaroo (IRE) 6-4fav (8-7) Led, headed over 8f out, chased leader, led again over 3f out, soon headed, one pace, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Resplendent Alpha (8-5) at Southwell 1m 4f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Stillington 80-1 (9-11) In touch on outside, driven over 3f out, soon lost place and behind, 9th of 10, 30l behind Eagle Rock (9-3) at Ripon 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Sep.
Think 25-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 22l behind Shieldmaiden (8-12) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stks (5) fbs in Dec.
Marina Ballerina 8-1 (8-4) Held up in last pair, never a factor, 9th of 12, 9l behind Black Iceman (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
Josie's Dream (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 10l behind Fault (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Applaude 66-1 (8-10) Chased leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 10l behind Sky High Diver (8-12) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
Ptolomeos 50-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, detached in rear, eased before halfway, 10th of 12, 21l behind Ace Master (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Penderyn 100-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 19l behind Violent Velocity (9-9) at Beverley 1m sell stks (6) gs in Apr.
Cuckoo Rock (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Chased leader, led briefly approachiing final 3f, stayed presssing leaders, hung left 2f out, rallied to well held 2nd inside final furlong until outpaced to 3rd final 120 yards, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Sweet World (9-6) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep.
Rasteau (IRE) 22-1 (8-2) Dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 5l behind Land Hawk (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
