led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
dwelt and towards rear, headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong
tracked leader, driven over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, hung left inside and kept on
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, driven over 1f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
This is a tricky affair despite the small field as a number of the top Northern yards are represented by interesting newcomers but preference is for the already successful Spoof Master to be too experienced for Lovelace and Avertuoso. The selection has had two runs to date, finishing an excellent second on his debut on the Polytrack at Lingfield and then coming away for a decisive success on his next start at Redcar. That was a smart performance, and the manner of his victory, by a decisive four lengths, suggested a follow up with a penalty was on the cards. Mark Johnston introduces Lovelace, a son of Royal Applause, who cost 76,000 guineas as a yearling. He is out of a winning mare, who was a half sister to a five furlong juvenile winner. Although the yard is yet to spark, their runners still command respect at this early stage of the season. Local trainer Bryan Smart has an interesting debutant here in Avertuoso, a son of Averti. He was a cheaper purchase than Lovelace, at 30,000 guineas, but hails from a speedy family of winners, and he may have a lot of pace. Any market moves for the newcomers should be heeded, but Spoof Master is taken to come out on top.
Spoof Master (IRE) 5-2 (8-8) Made all, shaken up 2f out, ran on final furlong, won at Redcar 5f 2yo stk (4) sft in Mar beating Rouen (8-11) by 4l, 8 ran.
Avertuoso Averti colt, half-brother to 6f winner Casterossa.
Diamond Hurricane (IRE) Mujadil colt, brother to winning sprinters Eveam and Taboor.
Lovelace Royal Applause colt out of winning miler Loveleaves.
Perlachy Kyllachy colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Fly So Free (IRE) Fath filly, half-sister to 6f winners Tiffin Deano and Money Mate.
Rose Court Celtic Swing filly out of 10f winner and winning jumper Smart Spirit.