Aussie Neser set to make his debut for Glam
6-1 Tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead 1f out, kept on strongly and comfortable at the finish, won at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct beating Run Forrest Run by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
9-2 Soon led, pushed along and joined 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, 4th of 7, 1/2l behind Roman Mist at Nottingham 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
7-2 Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ran on, ridden out, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Mar beating Turanga Leela by 1l, 10 ran.
7-1 Slow into stride, keen in touch in rear, pushed along over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 10l behind Gale Force Maya at Doncaster 7f fll hcp (4yo+) (4) gf in Apr. 16-1 Slowly into stride and bumped start, always behind, 10th of 11, 14l behind Don’t Tell Claire at Sandown 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
3-1 Led, pushed along over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no answer to impressive winner final 110 yards, 2nd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Irish Admiral at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (5) in Apr. 25-1 Raced keenly in mid-division out wide, headway chasing leaders entering home straight, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and not quicken, stayed on towards finish, not pace to challenge, 5th of 16, 2l behind Flyin’Solo at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr. 11-8fav Hampered and carried right start, in touch, headway to chase leaders 3f out, ridden 2f out, hampered and carried right over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Durrell at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Oct. 6-1 Held up in rear, headway but short of room 2f out, chased leaders 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Vanity Affair at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-80 (4) in Apr. 10-3 Led, ridden over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 5, shd behind Morlaix at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcap 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
12-1 Held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Vanity Affair at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-80 (4) in Apr.
8-11fav Held up in 6th, good headway on outside to lead over 2f out, shaken up and went clear over 1f out, pushed right out, very easily, won at Chelmsford City 1m 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov beating Casa Loupi by 5l, 7 ran. 5-2 Tracked leader, travelled well over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr beating Sharp Suited by 3l, 6 ran.
4-5fav Midfield, nudged after 3f out and smooth progress, joined leader after 2f out travelling well, led inside final furlong, pushed clear, cosily, won at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) in Apr beating Top Fox by 1 3/4l, 7 ran. 5-1 Keen soon close up, pushed along and headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and hung left entering final furlong, all out, won at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) in Apr beating Cloud Thunder by nk, 7 ran.
9-4fav Led, ridden inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, hd behind Secretinthepark at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr. 7-1 In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Stars In The Night at Southwell 5f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Apr. 2-1 Keen tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, looked held when slightly hampered inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Autumn Flight at Chelmsford City 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr. 33-1 Slow into stride, towards rear, short lived effort 2f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Arecibo at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
AQUAMAN can confirm his adaptability with victory in the Deepbridge Estate Planning Service Handicap at Chester.
Roger Varian’s Kodiac colt demonstrated on his final start last season that he can handle easy conditions when he moved well on soft ground at Yarmouth before having to settle for an honourable runner-up spot.
He improved significantly on that form when a wellbacked winning favourite at Catterick last month.
That success came on a much quicker surface, and Aquaman’s pedigree suggests he may well be most at home in those conditions.
He has nonetheless shown already that he can acquit himself well too when there is rain around - as there is at the Roodee this week - and as the forecast improves for day two of the Boodles May Festival, he should not be inconvenienced.
A 300,000 guinea yearling, Aquaman was unplaced but ran with credit in very useful novice company on his first two career starts - including here - late last summer.
But his Yarmouth performance and winning Catterick return put him on an upward curve, and an initial rating of 87 gives him a chance to double up against his contemporaries on handicap debut.
Trueshan used to inhabit similar company but is a proven Group performer these days, and can successfully concede 2lb and upwards in the tote+ Pays You More At tote.co.uk Ormonde Stakes.
Alan King’s gelding will need to be 5lb better than likely favourite Japan but has been a remarkable and sustained improver over the past two seasons.
Trueshan posted a new personal best when signing off as part of a famous day for his jockey Hollie Doyle with a hugely impressive victory in the Group Two British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot in October.
He drops back in trip here and as a Gold Cup hopeful at Ascot next month, this return is likely to be a staging post en route back to marathon tests - but even at this sharp track, with soft ground in his favour, Trueshan can outstay Japan and outclass the remainder.
Earlswood is another who appears sure to handle conditions, and may be capable of causing a minor surprise in the tote+ Biggest Dividends At tote.co.uk Dee Stakes.
Several of his rivals may not be seen at their best if the ground is still riding soft, but he will have no trouble on the basis of a convincing maiden victory at Navan in March.
AUSTRALIAN allrounder Michael Neser is all set to make his Glamorgan debut against Lancashire today.
The 31-year-old arrived in Wales last week at the same time as fellow overseas star Marnus Labuschagne but was unable to play in the victory over Kent as he sought a return to full fitness following the long flight over from Australia.
Neser joins a long list of recent Queensland players who have represented Glamorgan and is looking forward to finally playing county cricket.
“I’ve been wanting to play county cricket for years and delighted to finally get my chance.
“There’s a bit of a Queensland play here with Glamorgan and, from all the reports, this is a lovely club and so far it hasn’t disappointed.
He has been a consistent performer with Queensland in the Sheffield Shield over recent years and in the latest edition took 18 wickets at 24.33, which included a five-wicket haul in the final.
Although conditions will be different from Australia, bowling in consistent areas will still form the basis of his game in the UK.
“County cricket is a different game from Sheffield Shield. Lines and length are probably have to alter a bit to suit these conditions.
“Hopefully, what I bring will be consistency. That’s what I’ve relied on over the last few years. I’ve transformed my game, almost like Peter Siddle and turned myself into a line and length bowler and that’s my role. I’m not going to be a player I’m not.
Neser will play alongside Labuschagne as the club’s two overseas players, with Neser hoping he can hit the same heights as his teammate in 2019.
“Marnus transformed his game after the county stint with Glamorgan. I still think he can take his game even further.
“He’s just continually learning and works well with Matt Maynard so hopefully I can do the same.”
Meanwhile, English batsman Charlie Hemphrey is not returning to the county after failing to overturn his classification as an overseas player.
The 31-year-old was unlikely to be picked and has agreed the termination of his contract by mutual consent.
His time playing for Queensland stopped him counting as a home player until 2022.
Director of cricket, Mark Wallace, said: “The incentives for fielding home-qualified cricketers are now greater than ever and as a result we were open and honest with Charlie in telling him that it would have to be a consideration in selection moving forward.
“Charlie was a very popular member of the squad and has been a hugely positive influence at the club since joining. Everyone at Glamorgan wishes him and his family well for the future.”
Hemphrey said: “I’d like to thank Glamorgan for giving me the opportunity to play county cricket.
“I loved playing for the club, living in Wales and I couldn’t have asked for better teammates.”