chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, lost place before 3 out, soon weakened
took keen hold, led, jumped right 1st, headed after 4th, left in lead next, headed before 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, no impression before 3 out, never on terms
behind, nudged along before 3 out, stayed on, never near leaders
towards rear, slow 6th, well beaten before 3 out
chased leaders, not much room 1st, went left next, weakened before 3 out
took keen hold, held up towards rear, mistake 5th, well beaten 3 out
mid-division, headway 5th, went 2nd before 3 out, not fluent 2 out, closed last, led flat, readily
mid-division, headway 3 out, hung left after 2 out, no impression on leaders
chased leader until 4th, left 2nd again next, led before 3 out, 4 lengths clear 2 out, reduced lead and hit last, headed flat, held towards finish
held up in mid-division on outside, not fluent 1st, headway before 3 out, stayed on flat
took keen hold, held up in rear, mistake 2nd and rider lost left iron, closed 3rd and rider lost right iron, led after 4th until pulled up before 5th
Sue Smith’s runners have been generally needing an outing but any market interest in newcomer Frimeur De Lancray would be significant as he’s by Saddle Maker, sire of the likes of Apple’s Jade and Bristol de Mai. Fidelio Vallis was second at Auteuil this year but that form hasn’t worked out, though the switch to Paul Nicholls is a plus. Holly James has also changed stables since winning a Kelso bumper in May and Prudhomme and EMMAS JOY are other bumper winners likely to make their mark over timber. Both have winning form on soft going but the latter has a mares’ allowance in her favour so may just come out best on this occasion. Royal Crown and Royal Crown are others to note for future reference.
Brandy Pad (IRE) 7-1 (12-2) Pr, jnd ldr 3rd, nrw adv 1/2way, jnd appr 3out, hdd early str, 2l dwn by 2out, clsng last, all out to ld cl hm, won at Durrow 3m mdn sft in Mar beating Tony The Bear (12-2) by hd, 10 ran.
Donatello Mail (FR) 100-1 (11-3) Keen, soon led, raced wide early, headed 4 out, weakened after next, 10th of 13, dist behind Breaking Waves (11-3) at Huntingdon 2m 5f (4) gs in Feb.
Fidelio Vallis (FR) (10-7) 2nd of 11, 12l behind Fabulous Dragoness (10-5) at Auteuil 2m 1f sft in Apr.
Fourtout (FR) 4-1 (11-6) Sis, last 1/2way, clsr 6out, sow frm 4out, 3rd frm 2out, kow to line, nrst at fin bt nvr a dngr, 3rd of 13, 25 1/4l behind Faivoir (11-6) at Fairyhouse Ptp 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Frimeur De Lancray (FR) Saddler Maker gelding out of Jecyfly.
Holly James 9-4 (11-2) Chased leaders, niggled along 11f out, challenged over 4f out, led 3f out, soon driven, hard pressed and edged left 1f out, holding 2nd towards finish, won at Kelso 2m (5) gd in May beating Wee Goldie (11-2) by 1l, 11 ran.
Maxi Jazz (FR) 33-1 (10-8) Close up, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 11, dist behind A Book Of Intrigue (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m (5) gd in Mar.
Nothing Man (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened 6f out, tailed off, 11th of 13, dist behind Enemy Coast Ahead (11-0) at Stratford 2m (5) gd in Mar.
Prudhomme (FR) 7-4fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, drew readily clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Ffos Las 2m (4) sft in Apr beating Exelerator Express (11-2) by 5l, 8 ran.
Royal Crown (FR) 4-1 (11-6) Ld/disp, still disp 1/2way, 1l 2nd bef 2out, nt mtch wnr in 2l 2nd bef last, ko flat, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Pens Man (11-11) at Lisronagh 3m mdn gd in Mar.
Thor De Cerisy (FR) 100-1 (11-5) Behind, outpaced 3f out, never involved, 11th of 14, 20 3/4l behind Envoi Allen (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m (1) sft in Mar.
Emmas Joy (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never pace to trouble leaders, 8th of 20, 12l behind The Glancing Queen (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) sft in Apr.
Molly Ollys Wishes 9-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 13f out, challenged over 2f out, beaten over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Wynn House (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in Mar.
Donnytwobuckets (IRE) 13-8jfav (10-12) Took keen hold, tracked winner until 6f out, weakened and lost 3rd 2f out, last of 5, dist behind Dandolo Du Gite (11-4) at Fontwell 1m 6f (5) sft in Apr.
