led until mistake and fell 2nd
in touch, mistake 3rd, tracked leaders 6th, ridden to lead 3 out, soon hard ridden, beaten when fell 2 out
held up behind, outpaced 7th, never nearer
left in lead 2nd, headed 3 out, soon ridden and one-paced
mid-division, reminders before 6th, staying on well when hampered 2 out, soon one-paced afterwards
mid-division when badly hampered and unseated rider 2nd
prominent, ridden and headway after 6th, ridden to lead before 2 out, stayed on from last
behind some late headway under pressure after 2 out
always prominent, ridden 7th, one-paced from 2 out
Mercato (FR) comes here in good form following wins at Fontwell and over this course. With Tony McCoy booked for the ride he will be a popular selection with many to complete the hat-trick. With Mary Reveley's team continuing to disappoint Highbank may not represent great value and a better alternative to the favourite could be the lightly raced Sharp Belline.