mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
led for a furlong, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, weakened over 3f out
in touch, weakened well over 2f out
tracked leaders, effort over 4f out, ridden, weakened over 3f out, soon eased
held up towards rear, ridden, headway over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
keen, led after a furlong, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, hampered 3f out, one pace
held up, ridden, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, no impression after
A very close-knit affair on paper can go to Reem Three over the likes of Gracechurch, Scot Love and Awatuki, with Tears Of A Clown yet another that can make his presence felt. Given Luca Cumani's record with this type of animal, it is safe to assume that Reem Three has plenty more improvement to come after opening her account in a Woverhampton maiden last month. Given a rating of 78 for her handicap bow, the daughter of Mark Of Esteem could have been let in lightly and is one to keep on the right side of. Gracechurch has gained very narrow victories at Redcar and Bath and is still not badly treated so rates a threat as does Scot Love. The latter prevailed by a short-head only when odds-on at Kempton last time but will be suited by the trip. Awatuki was the most expensive yearling that Alan Jarvis has bought and although he has won just the once, there is plenty of time for him to come good as well. Tears Of A Clown absolutely bolted up in a Southwell maiden at the start of the month, but has topweight to overcome, while Fregate Island might need the run. King's Revenge has a 6lb penalty for a recent success on the Wolverhampton Polytrack where Ted Durcan had to work hard before Tim Easterby's colt finally stamped his authority. It would be no surprise if he were to reach the frame, but for reasons stated earlier, Reem Three is the pick in the finale.
Tears of A Clown (IRE) Evensfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, edged right, soon clear, won at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs beating Plush (9-3) by 10l, 9 ran.
Maggies Farm (USA) 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, led briefly over 2f out, kept on to challenge leader over 1f out, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, hd behind Quince (9-5) at Musselburgh 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Twill (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) In touch, effort 2f out, held when short of room inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind High Command (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Gracechurch (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Chased leader to over 4f out, went 2nd again 2f out, soon challenging, hard driven final furlong, ran on under strong pressure to lead post, won at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Go Figure (8-9) by a shd, 9 ran.
Fregate Island (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead just over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov beating Pelham Crescent (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Scot Love (IRE) 4-7fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led 2f out, strongly pressed and driven inside final furlong, just held on, won at Kempton 1m mdn aut stk (5) pol beating Plum Pudding (9-0) by a shd, 12 ran.
Awatuki (IRE) Evensfav (9-3) Took keen hold, led after 2f, steadied 6f out, quickened over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on, always held by winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Snoqualmie Boy (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) frm.
Quince (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, some headway on outside 2f out, no further headway after, 6th of 10, 10l behind Papal Bull (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Reem Three 9-2 (8-6) Tracked leaders, not clear run to 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, kept on well to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr beating Le Colombier (8-11) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Macorville (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure, just held, 2nd of 8, shd behind Dream Prize (9-3) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, edged right and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Shortest Day (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Zilcash 16-1 (8-12) Keen hold, soon close up, ridden on inside 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Gracechurch (8-13) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Apr.
King's Revenge 6-5fav (9-3) Rear, headway on outer well over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol beating Empire Dancer (8-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
