in touch, last place and behind from 5th
led approaching 2nd, headed and ridden 3 out, soon beaten
held up, headway 7th, ridden and every chance 2 out, bumped approaching last, kept on flat
held up, headway 4 out, headed to chase leaders 3 out, mistake 2 out, one pace flat
in touch, mistake 8th, weakened next and soon behind (BBV)
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden and weakened 3 out
soon tailed off, pulled up after 3rd
held up, ridden 5th, mistake and lost touch 7th, pulled up soon after
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 3 out, kept on moderately towards finish
held up, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, led approaching last, ridden out
Saratogane, Musally and Commemoration Day are the three to look at here, with Saratogane taken to defy top weight in a tricky affair. Musally has not won for three years, but is a consistent type who always runs his race. He looks likely to hit the frame again. Commemoration Day has been second on his last three starts after winning here, and has gone up the handicap as a consequence. His stamina may well be stretched over this trip, and he is taken on here. Saratogane has won three of his last six starts, although he is yet to score in handicap company. However, he has solid form credentials, and this looks an easier task than he has faced previously. Saratogane is nominated to collect here.
Saratogane (FR) 16-1 (11-9) Chased leaders until driven and lost place 5th, behind and no chance after, 10th of 14, 46l behind Lothian Falcon (11-2) at Cheltenham 3m nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Apr.
Ballyjohnboy Lord (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Prominent, joined leader 11th until 14th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 4 out, blundered 2 out, 7th of 13, 28l behind Snipe (9-13) at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Apr.
Prestbury Knight 10-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 13, 16l behind Hi Humpfree (11-9) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf.
Commemoration Day (IRE) 11-4fav (10-13) Held up, headway 7th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, every chance last, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Picacho (10-8) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Apr.
Qabas (USA) 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 4th, ridden 6th, weakened before 3 out, 5th of 8, 50l behind Left Hand Drive (11-2) at Southwell 2m 5f sll hdl (5) gf.
Absolutelythebest (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Never a factor, 7th of 10, 29l behind Nocivo (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Musally 6-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway 7th, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, all out and headed close home, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Picacho (10-8) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Apr.
Dizzy Future 22-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway 10th, ridden 3 out, chased leader 2 out, led approaching last, eased near finish, won at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr beating Howboutno (10-13) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
