always in rear, ridden and struggling 9th
chased leaders until driven and lost place 5th, behind and no chance after
chased leader until weakened quickly approaching 3 out
in touch, hit 8th, chased leaders approaching 3 out, weakened from next
mid-division, headway from 4 out, chased leaders and every chance 2 out, weakened between last 2
led, headed 3 out, weakened quickly, blundered next
chased leaders, slightly outpaced after 3 out, rallied from next, led well before last, driven out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and weakened between last 2
chased leaders, mistake 7th, stayed on from 2 out, chased winner from last, kept on under pressure flat
held up in mid-division, chased leaders from 4 out, narrow lead and pecked 2 out, headed well before last, weakened flat
mid-division, headway 2 out, stayed on approaching last, kept on under pressure flat
in touch until weakened soon after 4 out, tailed off
chased leaders, led 3 out, headed 2 out, soon weakened
mistakes in rear, headway from 2 out, staying on at one pace when hit last
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
The tentative vote is given to Lincoln's Inn. The selection won well last time out when beating Oneforfun, enters handicaps off what remains a fair mark and under conditions that suit he looks the value bet. What A Scientist rates the main danger on his best form but all his best form is on a softer surface and he also looks vulnerable under top weight. Saratogane is another that could go well but she has yet to prove she stays this far and is passed over with this in mind. Ordre de Bataille is another last time out winner with place claims but all his best efforts have come on a softer surface. Of the remainder The King of Angels is from a shrewd in form yard and is worth a cautionary look in the market but for the winner we are happy to return to Lincoln's Inn.
What A Scientist (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) In touch, led briefly 6th, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, hit 2 out, led approaching last, ran on gamely, won at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb beating Pyleigh Lady (10-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Saratogane (FR) 6-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, driven along after 8th, slightly outpaced 3 out, stayed on after 2 out, led soon after last, ridden out, won at Ascot 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (3) gd in Mar beating Fountain Crumble (11-3) by 8l, 7 ran.
Ordre de Bataille (FR) 11-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway after 7th, ridden and every chance when hit 2 out, led last, all out, won at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar beating Blaeberry (11-12) by 2l, 17 ran.
Nudge And Nurdle (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) In touch, ridden after 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, stayed on, always held by winner, 2nd of 17, 5l behind Nougat de L'Isle (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
The King of Angels (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Mid-division until 8th, weakened 11th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Minella Tipperary (11-6) at Ascot 3m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Dec, 14 ran.
Leo McGarry (IRE) 2-1fav (10-2) Held up in touch, chased winner 7th, hung left and beaten from 3 out, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Hautclan (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Mar.
Delightful Cliche 10-3 (11-0) Led to 7th, led again approaching 3 out, ridden and edged right approaching 2 out, stayed on well under pressure flat, won at Towcester 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar beating Simple Glory (10-5) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Lincoln's Inn (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, led approaching 2 out, ridden out, won at Warwick 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar beating Onefourfun (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 18 ran.
