behind, ridden halfway, stayed on and no impression final furlong
dwelt, behind, stayed on final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held near finish
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
soon behind, struggling from halfway
raced along far side, no chance with stands side group from halfway
always behind
behind, soon outpaced
mid-dvision, effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
with leaders until ridden and outpaced over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
close up until weakened over 1f out
Hellbent looks the best proposition in a very tricky event, Joyce's Choice and Valiant Romeo are also expected to run well. The selection has been in good form on the all-weather this winter but looked even better when returning to the turf at Brighton last time out. He had every chance when a close up fourth behind Stan's Girl and he should go close in the similar company. Joyce's Choice has been a disappointing type in the past, but has performed well on the artificial surfaces over the past few months and should be involved in the finish today. Meanwhile Valiant Romeo has a terrific chance if he can repeat his October course and distance form when a close up third behind Molotov. Recent winner Saintly Place may do best of the others, but Hellbent is our idea of the winner.
Fly More 33-1 Raced far side, close up 3f, 14th of 16, 14l behind Chatshow at Brighton 5f hcp gf in Apr.
Joyce's Choice 20-1 Soon into stride, always behind far side, 12th of 19, 10l behind Mynd at Ripon 5f app hcp hvy in Apr.
Mutayam 22-1 Prominent until weakened halfway, last of 15, well behind George The Best at Hamilton 6f hcp gs.
The Old Soldier 11-4fav In touch, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Compton Micky at W'hampton 7f stk (H5) pol in Oct.
Valiant Romeo 33-1 Prominent, ridden to race far side over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 8th of 14, 6l behind Legal Set at Catterick 6f app hcp sft in Apr.
Enjoy The Buzz 9-1 With leaders, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Attorney at Folkestone 6f app hcp sft in Apr.
Hellbent 9-2 Behind, headway halfway, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Stan's Girl at Brighton 5f stk gd in Apr.
Majhool 20-1 Led at steady pace, headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind City General at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol in Mar.
Saintly Place 9-2 Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on, won at Southwell 5f stk fbs in Apr beating Juwwi by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Xanadu 20-1 Led until headed over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 13th of 15, 28l behind George The Best at Hamilton 6f hcp gs.
Pays d'Amour (IRE) 25-1 Chased leader to 3f out, soon outpaced, 10th of 14, 11l behind Sir Bond at Musselburgh 7f hcp gd in Apr.
New Options 25-1 Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 4l behind Never Without Me at Southwell 6f hcp (F) fbs in Jun.
Beamsley Beacon 5-2fav Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 13, 9l behind Count Cougar at Southwell 6f stk fbs in Apr.
Fairgame Man 33-1 Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 13l behind Grand View at W'hampton 6f stk pol in Apr.
Levelled 8-1 Prominent, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 18, 2l behind Izzet Muzzy at Leicester 5f stk sft.
Rosie's Result 16-1 Always behind, 11th of 15, 7l behind Loughlorien at Carlisle 5f stk (H5) gf in Sept.
In Rhubarb 6-1 Chased leaders 3f, last of 10, 11l behind Stan's Girl at Brighton 5f stk gd in Apr.
