DIAMOND'S RETURN makes a swift reappearance after winning a conditionals' race under Conor O'Farrell at Wincanton on Sunday. He has no penalty to carry and, still unexposed, can follow up. Strictly is also lightly-raced over timber but it was only a seller that he won at Newton Abbot 13 days ago while the four-year-old Prince Freddie is proving inconsistent and probably has his fair share of weight. Acapulco Bay won here last month, however, and was third over C&D off today's mark on his latest outing so can't be ignored.
Jeanry (FR) 4-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, tailed off in 6th when fell 3 out, in a race won by Master Milan (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Mar, 8 ran.
Prince Freddie 14-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, hit 5th, some headway approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 25l behind Don't Panic (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Mar.
Strictly (FR) 20-1 (10-1) Soon chased leader, led well before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon drew clear, easily, won at Newton Abbot 2m 1f sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd beating Henry The First (11-1) by 10l, 9 ran.
Priest Field (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, pushed along before 5th, weakened next, tailed off, 12th of 15, 40l behind Rolanta (10-13) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Diamond's Return (IRE) 15-8fav (10-8) Held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, shaken up and headway 2 out, travelling best when led before last, ridden out, ran on well, won at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Boogie Dancer (10-9) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Bromhead (USA) 13-2 (11-6) Raced keenly, held up in rear, headway on ouside after 3 out, outpaced after next, no impression approaching last, last of 6, 12l behind Swiss Art (11-1) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf.
Cool Cascade 14-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up next, in a race won by Red Rock (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs, 8 ran.
Acapulco Bay 9-4fav (10-10) Held up, headway when not fluent 5th, went 2nd after 3 out until 2 out, no extra last, 3rd of 8, 18l behind Cruise In Style (10-3) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Red Whisper 66-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and pressed 2 out, headed on long run to last, weakened approaching last, 10th of 17, 16l behind Acapulco Bay (10-1) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Macra Na Feirme (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Chased leader until 5th, soon lost place, behind and hit next, soon lost touch, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Medic Man (10-12) at Hereford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Lindsay's Dream 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden 3out, never dangerous, 4th of 8, 24l behind Red Rock (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Echo Dancer 14-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 4th, close 3rd when mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 39l behind Ophelia's Kiss (10-13) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jan.
Swains Meadow 7-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, ridden after 2 out, plugged on to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 8, 24l behind Tallulah Mai (11-9) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
