raced far side, held up, headway chasing leaders 2f out, ran on to take 2nd in group final furlong, no chance with winner and 4th overall
tracked leader near side, ridden to lead group inside final 2f, no chance with winner far side, headed in group towards finish and 3rd overall
raced near side, chased leaders, weakened final furlong
raced near side, held up and never on terms
raced near side, held up and always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division near side, plugged on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten
raced far side, held up, some headway and went modest 3rd in group inside final furlong, no chance with principals near side
tracked leaders near side, ran on to lead group towards finish and 2nd overall, no chance with winner far side
raced near side, held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, edged right and weakened inside final 2f
raced near side, always towards rear, never on terms
raced far side, held up, went modest 4th in group towards finish, never on terms with principals near side
raced near side, held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders on rail 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept on towards finish, never going pace to reach leaders
raced near side, held up towards rear of mid-division, headway and switched right 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, went 3rd in group 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner far side
switched left to race near side, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with winner far side
led near side group until inside final 2f, lost 2nd 1f out, weakened quickly
tracked leader far side, led group and overall inside final 2f, clear when edged left final furlong, stayed on strongly
raced near side, chased leaders, weakened
led far side group until inside final 2f, lost 2nd final furlong, chased leaders and ridden, weakened and lost places in group soon after
raced keenly, chased leaders far side, ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
raced far side, held up in last pair, never a factor
Several are course regulars and old foes. Vafortino came out best in this last year with Accidental Agent, River Nymph - who won this in 2021 - Fresh and Ropey Guest finishing immediately behind. All of the above are capable of figuring if at their best but a rejuvenated BARADAR is preferred. The latter made a winning debut for George Boughey at Doncaster in November and a tongue-tie is applied today having finished a creditable third in the Lincoln on his return. Stablemate Totally Charming was a beaten favourite at the Curragh in the Irish version of the Lincoln while the unexposed Kingdom Come has rattled up a hat-rick at Kempton this year including a defeat of subsequent Haydock winner Rainbow Fire. The latter beat Biggles on that occasion while Rebel Territory beat last year’s winner when scoring at Newmarket, though Spycatcher makes more appeal on the forecast ground.
Spycatcher (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) In touch in rear, headway stand side over 3f out, chased leader 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, comfortable, won at Thirsk 7f stks (3) sft in Apr beating Mount Athos (9-8) by 3 3/4l, 7 ran.
Vafortino (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Rebel Territory (8-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Accidental Agent 7-1 (9-10) Close up, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 2 1/4l behind The Gatekeeper (8-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Toimy Son (FR) 40-1 (9-12) Held up in mid-division, weakened inside final 2f, 7th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Jimi Hendrix (9-1) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Fresh 9-2 (9-9) Held up towards rear, kept on final furlong, never going pace to get involved, 5th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Prop Forward (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Totally Charming 5-1fav (9-13) In rear, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden and led 1 1/2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed inside final furlong, no impression close home, 7th of 27, 2 1/2l behind Lattam (8-10) at Curragh 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
River Nymph 17-2 (9-6) Mid-division, headway near side of group, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 17, 3 1/4l behind Escobar (9-11) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Biggles 4-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Rainbow Fire (8-13) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Orbaan 22-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Rainbow Fire (8-13) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Rainbow Fire (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, picked up well from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr beating Gweedore (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sir Dancealot (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up last, good headway between horses 2f out, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Imperial Sands (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Rhoscolyn 11-1 (9-3) Mid-division, driven along over 1f out, no impression, weakened inside final frulong, 8th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Rainbow Fire (8-13) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Perotto 22-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on inner, pushed along over 1f out, every chance when ridden inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds, 9th of 20, 5 3/4l behind Shelir (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Safe Voyage (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Held up, pushed along 3f out, chased leaders from 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, took third inside final 110 yards, not pace of front pair near finish, 3rd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Northern Express (9-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp (2) sft in May.
Baradar (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 22, 3l behind Migration (9-12) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) hvy in Apr.
Tylos (FR) 11-2 (9-10) Made all, clear approaching final furlong, eased towards finish, comfortable (tape start and hand timed), won at Leicester 7f hcp (4) hvy in Apr beating Gorak (9-2) by 11l, 4 ran.
Rebel Territory 7-2fav (8-11) Tracked leader, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on, edged left towards finish, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gs in Apr beating Vafortino (9-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Call Me Ginger 20-1 (8-12) Slowly away, towards rear centre to far side, headway when not much room and switched left over 1f out, not clear run and switched right inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, ran on, later placed 1st, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Chipstead (9-1) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Zip 4-1 (9-9) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 14, 1/4l behind Farasi Lane (9-1) at Southwell 7f hcp (3) pol in Mar.
Ropey Guest 12-1 (9-11) Held up, headway near side of group 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Ghaly (9-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Admiral D (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Switched right start, in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 21, 4 3/4l behind Probe (8-9) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Darkness (FR) 17-2 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 2l behind The Gatekeeper (8-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Kingdom Come (IRE) Evensfav (9-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, led just over 1f out, pushed out, readily, won at Kempton 7f hcp (3) pol in Apr beating Rainbow Fire (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
