in rear, headway 5 out, went 2nd 4 out, no impression on winner
held up towards rear, blundered 9th, weakened after 13th, tailed off pulled up before 3 out
led to 2nd, tracked leader until 6th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
tracked leaders, went 3rd at 10th, soon reminders, no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, chased winner from 6th until 4 out, no impression after
close up, led from 2nd, clear from 13th, blundered 15th, ridden approaching 3 out, clear when jumped right and tired last
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Young jockey Jimmy Derham is having a great season and he could have another winner on BOARDROOM DANCER who's course and distance form gives him the edge over Moon Melody while Overton Lad should also feature. Two wins from three starts is the course and distance record for the selection who improved that sequence with a late show to get up last time. He still looks well handicapped based on the pick of his form and he handles fast ground. Moon Melody was also successful on his last start which came in a Lady Amateur Riders race which means he turns out under the same mark so must have every chance. Overton Lad wasn't given a chance to show if he was still well treated after an easy when when he was bought down early doors on his last run. He looks to be running from a fair rating so might be worth giving another chance too. El Batal has stamina to burn and could run into the places but with a great record here Boardroom Dancer gets the vote.
Moon Melody (GER) 9-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, pressed leader 8th, every chance last, ridden to lead flat, won at Fakenham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf beating Abulharith (10-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mr Presley (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Chased leaders and ran in snatches, reminders throughout, struggling and behind from 7th, 6th of 7, 42l behind Celian (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Boardroom Dancer (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Led until 15th, stayed in 2nd, looked held 2 out, rallied as leader idled badly flat, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Apr beating Mighty Moose (11-5) by hd, 9 ran.
Monsieur Georges (FR) 12-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, led 13th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon under pressure, kept on gamely and led narrowly run-in, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Montana Gold (11-6) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd.
Mandalay Bay (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Bhnd til 3 out; stayed on wl flat, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Mr Moneymatters (12-0) at Peper Harow 3m ptp fm.
Gaining Ground (IRE) 200-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Morning Moment (11-2) at Leicester 2m 7f mdn chs (4) gf in Dec.
El Batal (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, lost place 9th, rallied when stumbled next, driven after 14th, 4th and no impression when dived at 2 out, went modest 3rd flat, 3rd of 10, 26l behind Overton Lad (10-9) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Overton Lad 3-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, jumped slowly 2nd, hampered when brought down 5th, in a race won by Finbin (11-9) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf, 5 ran.
