chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
prominent, every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, stayed on into 2nd close home, no chance with winner
prominent, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased winner but no impression when lost 2nd close home
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no chance when badly hampered, stumbled and nearly unseated rider over 1f out, virtually pulled up
chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
took keen hold early, held up in mid-division, good headway 3f out, tracking leaders on bit 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly, driven out
held up and behind, no impression when not clear run on near side rail and switched left inside final furlong, never involved
led until ridden 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, no chance when virtually pulled up inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced along on near side rail and well on terms, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, keeping on same pace when not much room inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, no chance when hampered over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway far side 2f out to get in behind leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, never a factor
chased leader, ridden and chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up and behind, ridden and struggling over 2f out, never involved
Nonrunner
Several recent winners of this have arrived following a decent run in the Lincoln at Doncaster. Gabrial won the season's first big handicap on Town Moor with Jack's Revenge, Bronze Angel and Boom Or Bust all unplaced. He was impressive that day and only 6lb higher so has to go on the short-list. Buckstay was second in the consolation Spring Mile on the same card, with Mister Music behind, and is only a pound higher while Brazos and Big Baz arrive off the back of good runs on the Polytrack. Loving Spirit was behind Gabrial at Leicester in October but enjoys a big turnaround in the weights and the booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye. Examiner shouldn't be far away if fully wound-up and Elemraan has his first run for Roger Charlton and could be well handicapped but we'll take a chance on AYAAR. Frankie's mount goes well fresh and twice ran well in big fields at Ascot last summer. He was considered a classic hope at one time so a mark of 96 looks manageable.
Bronze Angel (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 22, 9l behind Gabrial (9-0) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Gabrial (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar beating Mondialiste (9-5) by nk, 22 ran.
Brazos (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Raced wide in touch, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Speculative Bid (8-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Highland Colori (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Led 1f, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 12l behind Lulu The Zulu (8-3) at Doncaster 7f cond Stakes (3) sft in Oct.
Spark Plug (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 20l behind Beacon Lady (8-6) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f cond Stakes (3) sft in Aug.
Big Baz (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, not clear briefly inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 7th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Grey Mirage (9-5) at Lingfield 1m cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol.
Jack's Revenge (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Dwelt, in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, 7th of 22, 5l behind Gabrial (9-0) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Loving Spirit 10-1 (9-7) Raced wide mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression and hung left from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Gabrial (9-2) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Oct.
Red Avenger (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened 3f out, 6th of 7, 17l behind Maverick Wave (9-10) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcap (2) pol in Mar.
Ayaar (IRE) (9-6) 5th of 7, 7l behind Glory Awaits (9-6) at Veliefendi(TUR) 1m Grp 2 (1) hvy in Sep.
Buckstay (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 21, 3l behind Chatez (9-10) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Brownsea Brink 9-1fav (8-13) Behind stands side, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, never reached leaders, 13th of 25, 11l behind Gabriel's Lad (9-8) at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gs in May.
Boom And Bust (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 22, 23l behind Gabrial (9-0) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Excellent Guest 16-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 9, 12l behind Dream Walker (9-2) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Nov.
Examiner (IRE) 7-1fav (8-13) Switched left start, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and one pace final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Imshivalla (8-2) at York 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct.
Fruit Pastille 12-1 (8-12) Raced widest, chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Tearless (9-1) at Lingfield 1m flls lst stks (1) pol in Oct.
Santefisio 9-2 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up and behind, headway on outside under pressure over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 5th of 8, 3l behind Flag War (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3).
Elemraan 20-1 (8-13) last of 8, 6l behind Inspiriter (8-10) at Deauville(FR) 6f 3yo stk sft in Aug.
Secret Art (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Led early, steadied back, held up, headway approaching final 3f, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Realize (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Mister Music 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, one pace, 8th of 21, 7l behind Chatez (9-10) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Pearl Ice 20-1 (8-13) Soon led, headed over 6f out, tracked leader until approaching 3f out, outpaced and hampered approaching 2f out, driven and rallied inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Realize (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Teolagi (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 5th of 8, 6l behind Persepolis (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Dream Spirit (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Keen, tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Moohaarib (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct.
