close up in 3rd, led 2 out, clear last, ran on well
led, ridden and headed 2 out, soon beaten, held on for 2nd
pressed leader until ridden approaching 2 out, soon 3rd and outpaced, pressed for 2nd flat
Nonrunner
Only four runners here but still a tricky puzzle to solve. Bumper winner Newdane Dancer may need more time while Master Fong went backwards last season, despite winning a seller at Haydock in March. Fool's Wildcat will appreciate the drop in grade but has been well below par lately so preference is for SOUNDS OF THUNDER, who won here and at Tramore last month. Callum Whillans' claim may just tilt things in his favour today.
Fool's Wildcat (USA) 11-1 (10-13) Towards rear, reminders before 5th, soon no impression, 12th of 16, well behind Salesin (11-9) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Apr.
Master Fong (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Led, headed after 2nd, tracked winner until 4 out, reminders before 3 out, chased winner last, no impression, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Holoko Heights (11-12) at Towcester 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf.
Newdane Dancer (IRE) 13-2 (10-4) Pulled hard in touch, chased leaders approaching 3 out, soon under pressure and lost place, 4th of 8, 28l behind Alexander Road (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Sounds Of Thunder 11-4 (10-7) Held up in touch, ridden to lead 2 out, clear last, stayed on well, won at Perth 2m hdl (4) gd in Apr beating Rumble Of Thunder (11-5) by 11l, 11 ran.
