keen in rear, ridden 3f out, not trouble leaders
keen tracked leaders, went 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge leader from 3f out, driven and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
keen mid-division, ridden 3f out, not trouble leaders
held up, smooth headway 2f out, switched right 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
keen tracked leaders, led after 4f, ridden and pressed from 3f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
HUMOUR ME RENE won a mile and a half claimer with plenty in hand on debut for the in-form George Baker and may be able to make a successful step up in trip and return to handicap company although her stamina is likely to be tested to the limit with proven performers like Master At Arms, Black Or Red and Dart in opposition. The last-named opened her account for her new trainer at the third attempt when beating Master At Arms and it would be no surprise to see her make further progress but Black Or Red may just need his first run back from a break. William's Way should remain competitive from his revised mark whilst Leyte Gulf saves his best for this venue but has done almost all of his winning at around a mile six.
Black Or Red (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Held up, good headway well over 3f out, led over 2 f out, clear over 1f out, eased, won at Wolverhampton 2m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec beating Blockley (9-11) by 7l, 11 ran.
Master At Arms 3-1fav (9-8) In rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Dart (9-8) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Dart 15-2 (9-8) In rear, headway on outer over 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, soon led, readily, won at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Master At Arms (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
William's Way 13-2 (10-3) Held up, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Lingfield 1m 4f am hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Strike Force (10-4) by shd, 10 ran.
Hi Dancer 9-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, under pressure over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Terenzium (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Leyte Gulf (USA) 15-2 (9-9) In touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 4l behind Naheell (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Inside Knowledge (USA) 11-2 (8-13) Dwelt in rear, never a factor, 7th of 11, 18l behind Jezza (9-3) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Humor Me Rene (USA) 1-2fav (8-11) Tracked leaders in 4th, went 2nd over 2f out, soon ridden, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo clm stks (6) pol beating Mary Helen (8-4) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
