chased leader, ridden approaching 3 out, went moderate 3rd 2 out, weakened flat
led, ridden, not looked keen, headed after 5th, chased winner under pressure after, no chance after 3 out, lost moderate 2nd flat
raced on outside throughout, behind, never in contention
in touch, chased leaders 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders, ridden 6th, weakened approaching next
pressed leader, led after 5th, drew well clear after 3 out, hit last, very easily
in rear, in last when hit 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, went poor 2nd flat, no chance with easy winner
The Hairy Lemon, The Local and Never So Blue look the three to concentrate on in the finale wuth the narrow nomitation going to The Hairy Lemon. The selection was a fair fourth behind Armour Multiple last time out, that form has since been franked and off a handy mark and with his yard continuing in good form he looks the one to be on. The Local rates the main danger on his latest third behind Migwell and as he looks sure to gert an easy lead he should be closely watched in the market. Never So Blue won well last time out when beating Noboadys Perfect and as he escapes a penalty for that win he will not be far away. Of the remainder Commemoration Day has conditions to suit but his best form is over a longer trip and he is taken on with this in mind. Of the remainder Misbehaviour has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to The Hairy Lemon.
The Hairy Lemon 9-2 (10-10) In touch, ridden after 3 out, one pace, 4th of 9, 11l behind Amour Multiple (11-12) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
The Local 4-1 (11-6) Led at good pace, headed 4 out, rallied approaching last, soon no extra, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Migwell (11-9) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy.
Misbehaviour 14-1 (11-6) Held up, ridden after 3 out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 31l behind Gustavo (10-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Harcourt (USA) 50-1 (11-7) Led to after 2nd, left in lead 6th, headed 3 out, one pace after, 4th of 10, 12l behind Kick And Prance (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
City of Manchester (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Chased leader, led approaching 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 10, 19l behind Paddy's Tern (10-10) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.
Never So Blue (FR) 2-1fav (11-4) Not fluent in mid-division, hit 3rd, led between last 2, ridden and kept on flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft beating Nobodys Perfect (11-6) by 3l, 13 ran.
Commemoration Day (IRE) 3-1fav (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway when mistake 3 out, hung left and not fluent 2 out, hit last, stayed on, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Dishdasha (10-9) at Stratford 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) gd in Oct.
