chased leaders, 2nd 5th until next, weakened after 7th, tailed off
led, cajoled along after 4th, reminders and headed before 5th, soon weakened, pulled up before 6th
last until went 3rd at the 5th, went 2nd next and soon given reminders, 13 lengths off winner 3 out, no impression
tracked leader, led before 5th, clear next, 13 lengths ahead 3 out, ridden out flat
Pads is dropped in grade in an attempt to find a race and this is probably his best trip but Iain Jardine’s maiden is taken on with LAKESHORE LADY, who has been placed twice over hurdles and won a chase at Fontwell last month. Centreofexcellence has had his problems since winning a Wincanton handicap just over a year ago but would have every chance if reproducing that form.
Centreofexcellence (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Londonia (11-3) at Towcester 2m hcp (5) gf in May.
Musical Moon 50-1 (10-0) Always behind, 8th of 11, dist behind Glimpse Of Gold (10-13) at Fakenham 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Pads (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up mid-division, headway 5th to take closer order, ridden before last, no extra, 6th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Dear Sire (12-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Lakeshore Lady (IRE) 8-11fav (11-11) Pressed leader, keen, effort 3 out, switched right to challenge next, kept on same pace, last of 3, 2 1/4l behind Brown Bear (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Apr.