always prominent, led over 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, held on well closing stages
midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
led until over 3f out, soon rallied, weakened over 1f out
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never on terms
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
midfield, outpaced over 4f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never a threat
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, ran on to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on well
tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
midfield, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, hard driven over 2f out, soon no impression
Nonrunner
No favourite has won this in nine years. Jan Smuts was successful a year ago and is the only course and distance winner in the line-up. He's inconsistent and hasn't won subsequently though he's only 2lb higher. Roc De Prince has no problems with the trip having landed an amateurs' race at Musselburgh last weekend for which he's picked up a 6lb penalty. The veteran LA BACOUETTEUSE hardly ever wins away from Musselburgh these days but is back on exactly the same mark as when last successful. Gary Whillans' claim will aid his cause and he's given the verdict in a tight handicap. Arthurs Secret stays extreme distances and may find the ground a bit quick unless more rain arrives and Bowdler's Magic hasn't won since 2012 though he's dropped to a lowly mark as a consequence.
Arthurs Secret 11-4fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Jammy Moment (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
La Bacouetteuse (FR) 18-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on same and no impression, 4th of 9, 4l behind Jammy Moment (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Roc De Prince 11-2 (10-8) Held up in last trio, pushed along and headway over 3f out, chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and switched left approaching final furlong, stayed on to lead inside final 150 yards, ridden out, won at Musselburgh 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) gs beating Perennial (10-13) by 2l, 8 ran.
Braes Of Lochalsh 7-1 (8-1) Mid-division, weakened over 6f out, soon behind, last of 7, 24l behind Samtu (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Kirkman (IRE) 3-1 (8-10) Led for about 3f, tracked winner until over 2f out, one pace and lost 3rd place inside final furlong, last of 5, 21l behind Longshadow (9-9) at Doncaster 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Bowdler's Magic 6-1 (9-6) Slowly away in rear, headway on outer to track leaders 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Four Nations (9-12) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) in Apr.
Jan Smuts (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 30l behind Underwritten (9-9) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Rayadour (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Midfield, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Suprise Vendor (8-11) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Harvey's Hope 11-1 (9-7) Soon chasing leader, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, one pace and no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Rockabilly Riot (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Harmonical 22-1 (9-0) Chased leading trio, weakened 2f out, 5th of 7, 11l behind Urban Castle (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) in Dec.
District Attorney (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Crakehall Lad (8-13) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Ring Of Fire (GER) 4-1fav (9-6) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, 3rd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 10l behind Rowlestone Lass (9-11) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) in Oct.
Captain Rhyric 12-1 (8-8) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 3f out, headed over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 6l behind Eilean Mor (8-13) at Ayr 1m 5f app hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Newgate Queen 9-1 (9-13) Took keen hold, tracked leader 3f, chased leaders, lost place halfway, pushed along 5f out, soon struggling, 7th of 8, 34l behind Roc De Prince (10-8) at Musselburgh 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
