in touch on outside, effort 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no extra when not much room and mistake last, weakened flat
chased leaders, under pressure when mistake 5th, lost place after next, behind from 3 out, pulled up before next
led or disputed lead until lost place briefly and reminder after 7th, outpaced when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression with winner
in touch on inside, driven before 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led before 7th, made rest, ridden and kept on flat
held up in rear, headway under pressure before 2 out, stayed on to dispute 3rd when not much room last, no impression with leaders
chased leaders, hit and lost place 5th, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up before next
chased leaders to before 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before next
led or disputed lead to before 7th, lost place next, behind from 3 out, pulled up soon after
mid-division, mistake 4th, soon lost place and behind, pulled up after 6th
in touch, outpaced after 3 out, weakened before next
mid-division on outside, struggling 3 out, kept on under pressure aapproaching last, never near leaders
held up behind, headway under pressure before 2 out, chased leaders when not fluent last, stayed on to take 3rd flat, nearest finish
mid-division, headway and in touch 8th, outpaced after 2 out, went 3rd when not much room last, no impression when lost place flat
This is competitive and MAGIC MARMALADE is recommended in the hope he's ready to roll after landing his last two runs in the spring. He was a narrow winner on both occasions but revealed a determined attitude to prevail and has only been raised an acceptable 6lb for those victories. Trip and ground are ideal. Bathwick Man is in good form this term and looks on a fair mark, with the only concern being that he's yet to score over this far. He should go well though, likewise Marju King who looked progressive in ordinary handicaps until floundering in a quagmire last time. His talented young rider, Thomas Garner, rode his first winner on the Flat this week and looks good value for his claim. Rathnaroughy and Lucky Lukey are also respected.
Fintan 50-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, held up in rear, mistake 6th, headway when not fluent 8th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 8, 43l behind Cotton Mill (11-4) at Warwick 2m 5f nov hdl Grade 2 (1) gs in Jan.
Nicene Creed 66-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, pushed along before 5th, soon in rear, tailed off, soon pulled up, in a race won by Valento (10-11) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Apr, 20 ran.
American Art (IRE) 15-8 (11-8) Led to before 1st, chased winner after, ridden before 3 out, kept on same pace in clear 2nd, no impression, 2nd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Enroller (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (5) gs.
Magic Marmalade (IRE) 2-1fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, led 5th, mistake 7th, headed approaching 3 out, rallied after next, soon every chance, led towards finish, all out, won at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Apr beating Sea Saffron (10-13) by hd, 4 ran.
Bathwick Man 6-1 (11-11) Led, ridden and headed approaching last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Royal Riviera (11-5) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jun.
Marju King (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Held up, headway on inside 8th, 3rd when blundered 2 out, weakened approaching last, eased flat, dismounted after finish, 10th of 12, 40l behind Captain Scarlett (11-5) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy.
Soundbyte 5-1 (11-0) Chased leader, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, mistake next, weakened soon after, 4th of 12, 14l behind Special Account (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) sft in Jun.
Hightown (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Prominent, not fluent 6th, led next, ridden approaching last, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Mythical Warrior (11-0) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Rathnaroughy (IRE) 7-4 (11-12) Tracked leader, led 2nd, headed before 6th, lost place 7th, tailed off, last of 4, well behind Leac An Scail (10-11) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy in Jun.
Lupanar (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Took keen hold in mid-division, stumbled on bend after 5th, never going after, tailed off, 6th of 9, well behind Azulada Bay (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jun.
Big Robert 6-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, not fluent 3 out, ridden before next, one pace well before last, 4th of 8, 11l behind Dubawi Phantom (11-9) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Ballyhilty Bridge 10-11fav (10-12) Held up, not fluent 2nd or 7th, niggled along and headway 3 out, went 2nd and edged right after last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Presenting Paddy (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Lodgician (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 8th of 11, 31l behind Jolly Roger (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Jun.
Lucky Lukey 13-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, quickliy weakened after 6th, soon pulled up, in a race won by The Mad Robertson (10-10) at Bangor 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd, 12 ran.
