in rear, effort over 2f out, not trouble leaders
led, joined halfway, reminders and headed 6f out, chased leader until over 3f out, kept on one pace, hung left final furlong
tracked leader, joined leader halfway, led 6f out, ridden 4f out, headed 2f out, one pace and just held on to 3rd
dwelt and hampered start, soon pushed along to track leader after 2f, weakened 4f out
dwelt, always in rear
in touch, weakened 4f out
held up towards rear, pushed along 5f out, headway over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no chance
tracked leading pair, ridden 3f out, stayed on near finish, just held for 3rd
Spruzzo won this a year ago and produced the shock of the season so far when gaining a 100/1 success at Pontefract when 14lb out of the handicap. From his correct mark here he should go well but KING IN WAITING is a more likely winner. David O'Meara's charge showed his liking for this trip and fast ground when making all at Redcar last week and a 6lb penalty doesn't look enough to prevent a quick follow-up. Petella ran poorly on her return on ground with some give at Musselburgh but that was her first start since October and her overall form gives her a big chance. Paul Hanagan's booking for Leaving Alone is a plus but his mount is still a maiden after 18 starts.
Jackday (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Always behind, 13th of 14, 32l behind Ubi Ace (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
King In Waiting (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Redcar 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr beating Bandanaman (9-5) by 3l, 8 ran.
Spruzzo 100-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on well driven out, won at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr beating Night Orbit (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Tayarat (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders and keen, lost place over 5f out and soon in rea, tailed off, last of 9, 41l behind Kiama Bay (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Mar.
Petella 7-2 (9-5) Held up in rear, pushed along over 5f out, soon beaten, 6th of 10, 25l behind Oddsmaker (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Terenzium (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 20l behind Spruzzo (8-7) at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Smarties Party 10-1 (9-10) Keen early, always in rear, behind from 4f out, 8th of 9, well behind Rosewood Lad (9-3) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Leaving Alone (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, under pressure over 5f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 27l behind Oddsmaker (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Grey Command (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, short of room and switched right 2f out, ridden to chase winner briefly 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Tenhoo (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.