April Fool can prevail at the expense of Magroom, Palmetto Point and Gifted Heir, with Hot Property not completely out of it. After finishing fourth to Tetouan at Leicester on his return to action in April, it looked only a matter of time before April Fool came good. However, he was a flop at Windsor on his next engagement, but ran much better in a first-time visor on the Turf course at Lingfield a fortnight ago, finishing third to Sun Of The Sea. Magroom has been plying his trade at Brighton of late, and joined Ron Hodges after landing a seller there at the start of June. He has looked one-paced in two runs over seven furlongs for his new stable, and the combination of a step up in trip and the booking of Richard Hughes is very encouraging. Palmetto Point improved for the application of cheekpieces at Warwick, but was not allowed to dominate behind April Fool at Lingfield next time, and in any case meets the selection on worse terms. Gifted Heir was just touched off in a Lingfield claimer last time, while Hot Property is best watched on his handicap debut. April Fool gets the vote.
Massams Lane 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 6l behind Kyle (9-0) at Salisbury 6f mdn stk (4) gf in May.
Carlitos Spirit (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, driven 2f out and soon weakened, 8th of 14, 5l behind Cnoc Moy (9-6) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Whaxaar (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Towards rear, some headway over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 13, 9l behind Mountain Cat (9-6) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol.
April Fool 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, challenged and edged left 3f out, narrow lead 2f out until over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Sun of The Sea (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Not Too Taxing 16-1 (8-10) Held up, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 24l behind Keidas (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
My Spring Rose 66-1 (9-3) Behind, no real headway final 2f, 10th of 14, 13l behind Duchess Royale (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs.
Hot Property (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, hung right 2f out, one pace after, 4th of 5, 16l behind Purple Emperor (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gs.
Gifted Heir (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Led 1f, remained prominent, ridden to lead again 2f out, hung right inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Red Current (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (5) pol.
Palmetto Point 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left from over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Sun of The Sea (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
The Tinker Man 20-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 16, 15l behind Fantastic Morning (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs.
Magroom 7-2fav (8-10) Held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on well towards finish, 4th of 10, 1l behind Nelly's Glen (9-5) at Brighton 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Officer Material (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 14, 17l behind Atraas (9-1) at Chepstow 1m mdn stk (5) gs in May.
County Kerry (UAE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden and edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Dubai Twilight (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.
Clewer 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, last of 14, 11l behind Mandurah (8-11) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Apr.
