led, went clear after 3rd, reduced lead after 4 out, joined and went right next, strongly pressed when mistake 2 out, kept on until headed and no extra run-in
mid-division, closer chasing leaders 4 out, weakened before next
reluctant lining up and led in, not keen and early reminders, always behind
held up off the pace in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 7th, pushed along in 4th before 3 out, challenged last, kept on run-in, went 2nd post, not pace of winner
chased leader who went clear after 3rd, closer after 4 out, lost 2nd before next, rallied to lead run-in, headed and not pace of winner final 110 yards, lost 2nd post
prominent in chasing group until blundered 6th, towards rear and never on terms after
always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
held up off the pace towards rear, closer before 3 out, kept on from last, led final 110 yards, soon clear
rear-division, some headway into mid-division 7th, weakened soon after, never a factor
raced wide off the pace in 3rd, closer after 4 out, went 2nd before next, every chance 2 out, ridden and hung right before last, weakened run-in
off the pace in mid-division, towards rear and struggling from 6th, never a factor
prominent in chasing group until 4 out, soon pushed along and outpaced, hit last, plugged on run-in
off the pace in mid-division, ridden and outpaced before 4 out, plugged on run-in
behind most of way, never involved
Dizoard has had an outing on the Flat since winning easily over a longer trip here in November but has been raised 12lb for that success. Avondhu Pearl wasn’t beaten far over track and trip recently despite finishing only fifth and has a shout on that form but DANCEINTOTHELIGHT has been threatening a return to winning ways with a couple of recent placed efforts and Donald McCain’s veteran looks to have a slightly easier task in this. Rioja Day remains 5lb higher than when successful over a shorter trip here in November but Betancourt has won twice on the Flat since last over hurdles in 2017 and could go well.
Danceintothelight 4-1 (11-12) With leader, led 2nd, headed narrowly before 2 out but stayed with every chance until 3rd and held towards finish, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Magic Dragon (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Jan.
Betancourt (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Prominent, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Tour de Paris (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Max Liebermann (IRE) 22-1 (11-3) Slowly away, in rear, beaten 4 out, 5th of 6, 31 3/4l behind Landsman (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Feb.
Splash The Cash (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, lost place after 3 out (usual 4 out), soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Doctor Dex (11-5) at Wetherby 2m mdn (4) gd in Jan.
Reivers Lodge 25-1 (10-0) Held up, always behind, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before next, at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (2) hvy in Dec.
St George's Oval (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Held up in mid-division, steady progress 6th, pushed along and slightly outpaced 7th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 16, 21l behind Oriental Cross (11-11) at Newcastle 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Country Delights (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Behind, tailed off and pulled up approaching 3 out, at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Frame Rate 14-1 (10-10) Close up until lost place 3rd, not a factor after, 10th of 13, 17 1/4l behind Wot A Shot (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Dance Of Fire 6-1 (10-8) Started very slowly, detached early, mistakes throughout, outpaced 4 out, headway after next, weakened 2 out, last of 7, dist behind Its All A Lark (11-12) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Dizoard 22-1 (8-10) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on to press for 4th close home, 5th of 8, 8l behind Grey Mist (9-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Solway Lark 25-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, under pressure 4 out, soon weakened, last of 8, dist behind Call The Cops (11-10) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (4) gd in Feb.
Rioja Day (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Insurplus (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Avondhu Pearl (IRE) 13-2 (10-0) Tracked leader, keen, every chance before 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Tokaramore (11-13) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Feb.
Cadore (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Disputed lead to 6th, chased leaders, lost place 8th, behind 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Arctic Road (11-2) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
