tracked leaders, led halfway to 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, led over 2f out, soon ridden, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well
held up and keen, headway over 5f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
prominent to over 6f out
mid-division, ridden over 5f out, soon behind
mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, pushed along and lost place over 6f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, not quicken towards finish
led 6f, weakened 7f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, not reached leaders
prominent, led after 6f to halfway, led again 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, hung left over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, kept on for over 1f out, never dangerous
Our shortlist contains Supreme's Legacy, Bedlam Boy, Major Oak and Marshalls Run, but the strong vote is given to Supreme's Legacy. The Keith Reveley-trained selection looked a very useful bumper performer when returning from a splint injury to score at Wetherby and, accordingly, he looks to be the one to beat. Bedlam Boy cost 38,000 euros and is from the same family as Cab On Target, while Marshalls Run, who cost 50,000 euros, has a very likeable pedigree. Major Oak was fifth to Harry Flashman on his Ayr debut, and this Flat-bred runner can go well on the back of that. With some good stables represented among the others, it could pay to keep an eye on the betting but, overall, Supreme's Legacy gets a solid vote.
Supreme's Legacy (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway on outside halfway, led going well over 3f out, shaken up and stayed on well final furlong, won at Wetherby 2m nhf (H) sft beating Kealshore Lad (10-13) by 2l, 14 ran.
Albertas Run (IRE) Accordion gelding, full brother to winning hurdler/chaser High Gear.
Bedlam Boy (IRE) Broken Hearted gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Supreme Target.
Desperate Dex (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, weakened over 5f out, 13th of 20, 36l behind The Big Canadian (11-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct.
Dusky Dawn (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, headway 4f out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 18, 13l behind The Duke's Speech (11-0) at Newcastle 1m 6f nhf (H) gd in Dec.
Le Briar Soul (IRE) Luso gelding out of an unraced mare.
Luscat (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, ridden over 6f out, soon tailed off when pulled up in race won by Von Origny (10-7) at Wetherby 2m nhf (H) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Major Oak (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 16, 11l behind Harry Flashman (10-10) at Ayr 2m nhf (H) gd in Mar.
Marshalls Run (IRE) Accordion gelding, half-brother to several winning jumpers.
Midnight Star 66-1 (10-8) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Post It (10-4) at Hereford 1m 6f nhf (H) gf in Mar.
Nevertika (FR) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 20, 7l behind The Big Canadian (11-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct.
Prince Ickarus (IRE) Double Trigger gelding out of Stripe.
Ring The Boss (IRE) 3-1 (10-11) Refused to race in race won by Abragante (10-11) at Wetherby 2m nhf (H) gs in Mar, 21 ran.
Scarlet Cloak (USA) Red Ransom gelding, half-brother to 3 winners up to a mile.
Sparkling Taff Alderbrook gelding, half-brother to numerous winners on the flat and over jumps.
Stormy Bay (IRE) Glacial Storm gelding out of Duffys Choice.
