tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, eased inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
restless in stalls, slowly away in touch in rear after 1f, ridden and weakened 2f out
Mr Buttons was brought with a powerful late burst to catch Arthur's Spirit over the course and distance on the first day of the month and Connor Murtagh's claim virtually wipes out his penalty. DANCING ON A DREAM was beaten 2l by that runner-up at Kempton where she took an age to warm up but finished strongly. There's nothing between her and Richard Fahey's charge on collateral form but Mark Johnston's filly looks to have more scope. Cococabala was a further 3l behind in that latter event and looks held while Sandy Heartbeat hasn't shown enough to merit consideration but the newcomer Lady Katy's dam has produced three winning sprinters though she's by Sir Percy so may need more time.
Mr Buttons (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Always prominent, driven to lead inside final furlong, hung left, ran on, won at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Apr beating Arthur's Spirit (9-2) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Cococabala (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never a factor, 5th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Arthur's Spirit (8-13) at Kempton 5f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Dancing On A Dream (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Slowly away in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Arthur's Spirit (8-13) at Kempton 5f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Lady Katy Sir Percy filly out of Katy O'hara.
Sandy Heartbeat 25-1 (8-11) Tracked winner until ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/4l behind Lady Prancealot (8-11) at Chelmsford City 5f fll stks (5) pol in Apr.