held up, weakened 3 out, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to lead approaching next, headed and no extra flat
held up, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden and one pace
in touch, lost place 5th, tailed off
led, headed 3 out, soon driven and weakened
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and one pace from 3 out
keen in rear, lost place halfway, tailed off
prominent, led 3 out, headed approaching next, soon driven and no extra
held up, smooth headway 3 out, led flat, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2 out
BEAU TROUBADOUR is the selection in this motley batch of platers with Catherines Verse and Springfield Gunner also on the shortlist. It could be that our selection has been a tad unfortunate to come up against Master Wells on his last two starts and with this affair lacking any sort of quality, Donald McCain may just have found the right race to catch the eye of a potential buyer. Catherines Verse has performed creditably at lower levels in Ireland. Her form clearly suggests that the going will not be against her. Springfield Gunner was useful in bumpers though has lost his way badly. A six month absence did not seem to alter anything in that regard. Newgate has finished close up in a couple of sellers and is better off here with a number of rivals than were this a handicap. Can't Remember was a very cheap purchase at the sales. She was well punted at Catterick in a bumper but failed to deliver. Lindsayfield Lodge has a winners penalty to carry and faces a tough task as a consequence. Thunderwing may be flattered by his BHA rating and a drop to plating grade has seemed long overdue. Beau Troubador is the selection.
Lindseyfield Lodge (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, in touch, left chasing clear and easy winner 6th, lost place 8th, kept on under pressure from 2 out, never on terms, 3rd of 6, 15l behind Professor Higgins (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m beg chase (4) gf in Mar.
Beau Troubadour (FR) 18-1 (10-12) Led and jumped right, headed 4th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 4th of 9, 26l behind Master Wells (11-4) at Hereford 2m 4f nov sell hdl (5) gf in Mar.
Newgate (UAE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up, chased leaders after 3rd, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 17, 10l behind Simple Jim (11-12) at Wetherby 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Qaasi (USA) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, struggling 5th, soon behind, 12th of 15, 44l behind Schelm (11-0) at Newcastle 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar '08.
Quampbel (FR) 250-1 (11-1) Held up, hit 5th soon struggling, 12th of 14, well behind Ikorodu Road (11-1) at Southwell 2m NH mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Springfield Gunner 22-1 (10-13) In touch, ridden approaching 6th, ridden from 3 out, 10th of 12, well behind Phoudamour (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Tewkesbury (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Always in the rear, 10th of 14, 42l behind Stage Acclaim (10-4) at Lingfield 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Thunderwing (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Held up, not fluent, always behind, 6th of 9, 30l behind Spanish Conquest (9-9) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Silver Sprite 100-1 (10-2) In rear, ridden 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Phoudamour (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Catherines Verse (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Led, held after 4 out, soon ridden, weakened next, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Vicario (11-5) at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Can't Remember 9-2 (10-3) In touch, outpaced from over 2f out, 5th of 13, 26l behind Roses (10-1) at Catterick 2m cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Tharaya 33-1 (7-13) Behind and outpaced, last of 11, 14l behind Welcome Return (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug '07 (flat).
