slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor
led until headed 2f out, ridden & weakened 1f out
mid-division, some headway round aside to track leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out
tracked leaders until faded over 3f out
towards rear, headway 3f out to track leaders, no extra from 2f out
mid-division, ridden with, effort from 3f out, kept on from 2f out, hampered 1f out, not recover
prominent, chased leader 5f out, led 2f out, kept on gamely under strong driving
towards rear, never nearer
chgd leader until dropped away 3f out
Xibalba Not disgraced on seasonal reappearance but difficult to fancy on balance of form.
Level Headed Consistent performer at this level and with trainer in excellent form is one for the short-list.
Trio Lightly-raced recently and decent effort last time but with yard out of form remains best watched.
Pythagoras Well beaten recently and despite racing over optimum distance is dismissed.
Badrinath (IRE) Has been running well in similar company and should put in another consistent effort.
Billaddie Not disgraced at Salisbury last time but has looked difficult to win with and may find one or two too good again.
No Mercy Has put up good efforts on all-weather and on turf and looks like a leading contender again today.
Giko No surprise to form students when finishing third over course and distance last time and looks the one to beat.
Stitch In Time On best form is the one to beat but is maybe better on all-weather; one for the short-list but others are better value in tricky contest.
Cedar Flag (IRE) Capable if returning to best but would prefer more cut in the ground and best overlooked.
Free Kevin Poor performer who is unlikely to trouble the judge.
Sakamoto Best form at shorter distance and although trainer is in excellent form is overlooked.