with leader, led narrowly from 3rd, not fluent 4 out, headed narrowly next, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, held when lost 3rd flat
tracked leaders, effort after 3 out, ridden after next, one pace before last, went 3rd and kept on flat, not reach front pair
in rear, not fluent 2nd, struggling after 6th, tailed off 8th, pulled up 4 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, led narrowly next, mistake last, ridden and headed flat, kept on same pace
in touch, headway after 4 out, chased front pair next, switched inside before 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead flat, all out
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon one pace, beaten before next
tracked leaders, close up when blundered badly and dropped towards rear 4 out, not recover, tailed off
held up towards rear on inside, struggling 7th, tailed off
raced keenly, held up towards rear, pushed along after 8th, some headway under pressure after 3 out, plugged on, no chance with clear leaders
led narrowly to 3rd, with leader, lost place after 4 out, weakened after next
held up behind, took closer order on outside after 6th, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
DARIUS DES BOIS (NAP) created a good impression on his first start since wind surgery when running out the authoritative winner of a Newbury handicap and is taken to follow up despite the harsh-looking imposition of an 8lb rise from the assessor. That victory represented a much-improved level of performance and he may well have plenty more to offer after just four starts over timber. Kerry Lee enjoyed a good winner at Cheltenham during the week and the progressive Sir Will should give a good account for the yard here despite joint-topweight after a decisive Ascot win last time. He stays this trip well. Spider's Bite also appeals as one on an upward curve but Silent Steps rates the main danger off an attractive mark as she reverts to hurdles for Paul Nicholls.
Sir Will (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 2nd after 3 out, led approaching 2 out, went clear between last 2, hung left and stayed on strongly run-in, won at Ascot 3m hcp (3) sft in Mar beating Salmanazar (10-9) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Uncle Alastair 6-4 (11-8) Tracked lear until last, soon ridden and no extra, last of 3, 6l behind Planet Nine (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 6f (3) sft in Feb.
Spider's Bite (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway chasing leaders after 4 out, 2nd next, led last, ridden clear run-in, idled towards finish, always doing enough, won at Ludlow 3m mdn (4) sft in Feb beating Kilfilum Cross (11-4) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Darius Des Bois (FR) 7-2 (11-12) Raced wide, chased leaders, closer when mistake 7th, led 4 out, clear going well 2 out, stayed on strongly, won at Newbury 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar beating Cheque En Blanc (10-13) by 5l, 10 ran.
Ocean Cove (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway before 5 out, chased leaders next, went 2nd after 2 out, ran on towards finish, never reached winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind General Consensus (11-2) at Warwick 2m 5f mdn (4) sft in Mar.
Voie Dans Voie (FR) 9-2 (11-2) Slight lead, joined 2 out, ridden between last 2, headed and dropped to 3rd before the last, edged left and no extra run-in, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Colonial Dreams (11-2) at Ascot 2m 3f mdn (4) sft in Mar.
Aloomomo (FR) 7-1 (10-9) Chased leaders on outside, not fluent 9th, hit 11th, soon lost place, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Amber Gambler (10-0) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
It's Your Move (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Behind, pushed along after 3 out, headway before last, kept on to chase winner run-in, always held, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Henry's Joy (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Lime Street (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) In rear, headway before 2 out, chased winner before last, kept on and always held, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Never Equalled (11-8) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Apr.
Silent Steps (IRE) 13-8fav (11-8) Led to after 1st, with winner, led again after 3rd, made most until jumped slowly and headed 8th, remained prominent, lost place 4 out, weakened from next, tailed off, 4th of 8, 28l behind Indy Five (11-5) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Trongate (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Led, ridden before 3 out, headed 3 out, kept on from last, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Our Lucas (10-1) at Ayr 2m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
