tracked leaders on outside, pulled hard, steadied into rear after 5f, some headway over 4f out, outpaced and well beaten final 3f
held up, headway 6f out, outpaced over 3f out, well held after, went 3rd inside final furlong
made all, quickened clear 2f out, ran on well, ridden out
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 6f out until over 4f out, went 2nd again 2f out, no impression on winner
tracked winner until 6f out, soon behind
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out until 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, closed over 8f out, outpaced over 6f out, weakened 5f out
Notre Ami looks best of those with experience, noted staying on quite nicely on his Wincanton debut in a manner indicating this extra yardage will suit. He does face some interesting newcomers though from yards highly adept in this particular sphere. Alaskan Poet should have no problems with the trip being by Ascot Gold Cup hero Yeats, who has already sired a high-class bumper performer in Augusta Kate. The market should signpost his chance but Nicky Henderson has his string in rollicking form with five winners from his last seven runners and TURN TURK, a daughter of Robin Des Champs, sire of the likes of Vautour and Quevega, is just preferred. Also keep an eye on Snow Rescue on debut as Seamus Durack enjoys an excellent strike rate of 25 per cent in these contests over the past five years.
Amalfi Doug (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Held up, took keen hold, switched right and headway 10f out, ridden on outside 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Manhattan Spring (11-2) at Lingfield 2m (6) pol in Dec.
Menapian (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd 5f out, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 17, 16 1/4l behind Swift Harry (12-0) at Cork 2m gd in Jul.
Notre Ami (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Held up in rear and keen, plugged on final 2f, never nearer, 5th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Movewiththetimes (11-3) at Wincanton 1m 7f (6) gs in Apr.
Alaskan Poet Yeats gelding out of Takotna.
Flybridge 100-1 (10-12) Towards rear, pushed along and strugggling 8f out, never a factor, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Alfredo (10-12) at Fontwell 1m 6f (6) gs in Apr.
Snow Rescue (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Annilogs Palm.
Happy Chance Indian Danehill M out of Red Nose Lady.
Turn Turk (IRE) Robin Des Champs M out of Revelate.