in touch far side, weakened final 2f
led centre, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
always behind far side
towards rear far side, ridden halfway, no impression
slowly into stride, towards rear far side, never dangerous
led and overall leader far side, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
in touch centre, led group over 1f out, overall leader inside final furlong, kept on
in touch far side, effort 2f out, led group inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt, towards rear far side, never dangerous
chased leaders far side, no extra approaching final furlong
chased leaders centre, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
prominent centre, hung left over 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders far side, weakened approaching final furlong
JUST TIMMY MARCUS is taken to complete his hat-trick at the main expense of Le Reve Royal, Dareh, Solid and Real Diamond. Brian Baugh's progressive gelding was a surprise 66/1 winner on his debut at Wolverhampton and he then followed it up when well-backed for his first start in handicap company back there in March. Given a break since, this son of Ishiguru is fancied to defy this 4lb higher mark. Real Diamond was a winner on his final start last season and Alan Dickman's runner must be respected despite racing off a higher mark now returned to handicaps, whilst Solis was a recent Warwick winner and if he is effective on this different ground he should go close. Fathey represents a stable in good form, a comment that also applies to Dareh and Where's Reilly. Le Reve Royal is one to watch in the betting on his return from the winter off, but for the winner we will plump for Just Timmy Marcus.
Noodles Blue Boy 22-1 (9-2) Held up, headway on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 8l behind Arachnophobia (8-11) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Fathey (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Stumbled leaving stalls, raced stand side, ridden and struggling over 2f out, never on terms, 12th of 28, 7l behind Kingship Spirit (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Oct.
Dareh (IRE) 2-1 (8-7) With winner, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 4, hd behind Trade Centre (9-12) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Mythicism 15-2 (9-4) Pushed along in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 9l behind Titus Andronicus (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Mister Tinktastic (IRE) 3-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on well final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Al Mugtareb (8-13) at Catterick 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Just Timmy Marcus 10-3fav (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar beating Assent (9-1) by nk, 10 ran.
Steel Stockholder 20-1 (8-4) Steadied start, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Floor Show (8-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Where's Reiley (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Titus Andronicus (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Solis 12-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden to lead inside final furlong and held on well when pressed final 75 yards, won at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr beating Diamond Daisy (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Port Ronan (USA) 40-1 (9-1) Chased leader, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 9l behind Just Timmy Marcus (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Le Reve Royal 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced when hung left over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 13, 8l behind Hail Promenader (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Lucky Buddha 17-2 (8-8) Raced stands side, slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 11, 7l behind Mattamia (9-1) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Abbey Steps (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Went right start, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Fasliyanne (8-11) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Red Max (IRE) 22-1 (7-9) Prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Digger Derek (7-13) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Real Diamond 6-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Oct beating Fifth Amendment (8-12) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
