led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch until 6f out, tailed off
always behind, tailed off and pulled up 1f out
chased leaders until weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, smooth headway from 6f out, led 2f out, ran on well
mid-division, ridden and headway 6f out, effort over 2f out. kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway 5f out, soon ridden, stayed on final 2f, went 4th near finish
mid-division until halfway, tailed off
tracked leader until 4f out, ridden to regain second 2f out, veered right just inside final furlong, held after
It's gratifying to see such a good turnout for this race and this looks competitive with a number of leading stables represented. Massini Moon is preferred to Delays Expected on the form book but there are some interesting newcomers to keep an eye on. Massini Moon had to give second best to a runner from the Hobbs yard at Newton Abbot but the front two pulled a long way clear of the field and that was a highly encouraging performance. Delays Expected has finished fourth twice and should improve further but is likely to have to settle for a minor role yet again. Jack Redmond is well related and represents a respected combination, Star Lord was unbeaten in two starts in points in Ireland, For One Night Only has to be worth a second look whilst support for the likes of Bruno Bear, Enchanted Approach and Frenchie Frenchie would bring them into the equation. Interesting fare, Massini Moon may be able to put his experience to good use.
Chouromanesco (FR) Maresca Sorrento gelding out of an unraced mare.
Frenchie Frenchie (IRE) Turgeon gelding, brother to winning hurdler/chaser Oh Susannah.
Jack Redmond Silver Patriarch gelding, half-brother to several winning jumpers.
Sparkford Vale Thowra gelding, half-brother to several winning jumpers.
Bruno Bear Loup Sauvage gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Bulkawa Bellevue (FR) Bulington gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Irishkawa Bellevue.
Creeslough 16-1 (10-7) In touch until halfway, 7th of 12, well behind Foolish Cliche (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (5) gf in May.
For One Night Only (IRE) Craigsteel gelding, half-brother to high-class bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle winner Davenport Milenium.
Massini Moon (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway 5f out, led 3f out, soon headed, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Canaradzo (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in May.
Tropical Secret Thowra gelding out of winning hurdler Colette's Choice.
Enchanted Approach (IRE) Bob Back mare out of an unraced mare.
Kitty Way Nomadic Way filly, sister to winning stayer Noddies Way.
Timon's Present Presenting filly out of winning bumper Princess Timon.
Peter Sent Alflora gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Star Lord (IRE) (12-0) Led after 2 out, stayed on well, won at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gd in Mar beating Ocean Cowboy (12-0) by 3l, 10 ran.
Delays Expected (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) With leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 13, 8l behind Valleyofthedolls (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gf in May.
