mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders 4f out, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, outpaced in rear
slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, ridden and headway halfway, stayed on final furlong
keen, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
made all, driven out
chased winner until 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong
Macademy Royal is progressing nicely and is a confident choice to beat Effective and Count Cougar. Hughie Morrison's charge landed a Lingfield maiden in great style last time out, beating the well fancied Scarlet Heart. The third has gone in since so the form looks rock solid and with more improvement to come he looks the one to be on. Effective was just touched off by the today's rival Cool Sands over course and distance last time out and should make another bold bid this afternoon. Meanwhile Count Cougar has already managed two victories this year and although possibly in the handicapers grip now he should still be in the shake up. Cool Sands may also now be weighted up to his best but he looks the pick of the remainder, however Macademy Royal has more scope than the rest of theese and he gets the verdict.
Effective 12-1 (9-2) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon every chance, staying on when hampered near finish, 2nd of 9, hd behind Cool Sands (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Macademy Royal (USA) 10-3 (9-6) Held up, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead near finish, won at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol beating Scarlett Heart (8-10) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Falmassim 4-1 (9-5) Hampered start, headway to chase winner 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Mocha Java (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Cool Sands (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, soon switched left, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind H Harrison (7-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Hamaasy 3-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-4) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Feb.
Came Back (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Took keen hold in rear, not clear run over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 13, 3l behind Sir Douglas (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Going Skint 12-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Flying Bantam (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Count Cougar (USA) 4-5fav (8-12) Led after 2f, headed over 1f out, every chance inside last, no extra, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Egyptian Lord (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.