led, strongly challenged over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, soon switched right to race up stands side rail, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on
held up towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, hard ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, keen hold, headway well over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt, behind, reminders early, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, gradually weakened
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened
tracked leader, outpaced over 2f out, rallied to challenge approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages
behind, headway on bend and switched right to race up stands side rail, chased leaders over 1f out, nearest finish
tracked leaders, raced keenly, lost place over 2f out
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In a modest start to the Warwick card, MOON LIGHTNING gets a speculative vote of confidence ahead of Crocodile Bay and Castle Myth. The selection made a pleasing return to action at Yarmouth last month and, with today's firmer ground expected to be in his favour, his trainer, Mark Tompkins, has found a suitable opportunity to strike while he is still relatively fresh. Castle Myth is a useful tool in this grade and as Dale Swift is currently riding with plenty of confidence Brian Ellison's charge is also respected as a live danger. Crocodile Bay hasn't won for going on two years but is fairly treated as a result. It's noteworthy that he was very well supported last time out and, with the return to a mile in his favour; a bold show can be anticipated. A case can also be stated for Shared Moment on the pick of her efforts - a leap of faith is required judging by recent performances, though. However, Moon Lightning is a likely type for a race of this nature and appeals as the best option in division one of the apprentice riders' handicap.
Abu Dubai (IRE) 9-4 (8-3) Behind in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, 5th of 8, 12l behind Dome Rocket (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Jun.
Moon Lightning (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge, 4th of 11, 5l behind By Command (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Apr.
Castle Myth (USA) 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 6l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-10) at Beverley 1m sell stks (5) gd in Apr.
Shared Moment (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Held up in last pair, pushed along 3f out, no chance final 2f, 7th of 9, 9l behind Miss Bootylishes (8-13) at Ffos Las 1m fll hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Escardo (GER) 40-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out, last of 9, 29l behind Ghufa (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f app hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Under Fire (IRE) 22-1 (10-9) Led until headed 4f out, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 11l behind Bright Sparky (10-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f Amateur Handicap (0-52) (4yo+) (6) pol in Feb.
Black Draft 12-1 (8-0) Mid-division, headway well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Ride A White Swan (8-10) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Bahkov (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 19l behind The Shuffler (8-7) at Brighton 1m stks 0-55 (6) gf in Apr.
Touch of Style (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, soon struggling, eased when well beaten final 2f, tailed off, last of 14, 36l behind Little Sark (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Oct.
Easy Wonder (GER) 50-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, under pressure over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 12, 9l behind Athboy Auction (8-1) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Annes Rocket (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Keen hold in rear, never near leaders, 7th of 8, 9l behind Global Village (9-0) at Kempton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Crocodile Bay (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Reluctant to leave stalls, behind, never a factor, 6th of 11, 12l behind Flores Sea (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Apr.
Artreju (GER) 40-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 9l behind Lady Lam (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Mar.
