close up stand side, weakened 2f out
dwelt stand side, towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear stand side, never dangerous
towards rear far side, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led stand side group, headed entering final furlong, weakened
towards rear far side, never dangerous
chased leaders stand side, led group entering final furlong, no chance with far side
led far side group, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division stand side, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong
towards rear stand side, ridden halfway, no impression
chased leaders far side, every chance over 1f out, kept on
held up far side, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly
chased leaders standside, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders far side, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Prospect Court, Highland Warrior and High Reach make the shortlist here, with High Reach taken to resume winning ways on what looks a winning mark. While a number of his rivals have penalties to carry, High Reach races off only a one pound higher mark than when second at Thirsk last time. That was an improved effort in a big field, and although he has not won for two years, he has been crashing down the weights and looks well treated. Highland Warrior carries a six pound penalty for a good Ripon win, and the form of that win has been given major boosts with the second and third winning since. He handles cut in the ground, but the welter burden of ten stone six may prove prohibitive. Prospect Court is only three pounds higher than when scoring over this course and distance in September, and he was only just touched off when well backed at Carlisle last time. He looks sure to give a good account and must go well. However, in a competitive affair, High Reach can prove superior to his rivals.
Highland Warrior 14-1 (9-12) Held up, pushed along 2f out, headway on inner over 1f out, ran on to lead entering final furlong, kept on, won at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft beating Harrison's Flyer (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Paris Bell 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, hung right under pressure, kept on well, won at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft beating Blessed Place (8-9) by 2l, 9 ran.
Ellens Academy (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Raced stands' side, always behind, 17th of 18, 13l behind Brunelleschi (8-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Cornus 11-1 (9-4) Raced stands side, always in rear, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 7l behind Osiris Way (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
High Reach 16-1 (8-7) Led stand's side group, overall leader, ridden along 2f out, staying on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Continent (9-11) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Swiper Hill (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Behind, ridden and headway when not much room and switched left well over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 10, 5l behind Kabis Amigos (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 7l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Melalchrist 10-1 (9-3) With winner, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 14, 8l behind Whitbarrow (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in May.
Breaking Shadow (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Tough Love (9-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, chased leaders halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Funfair Wane 12-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 17, 9l behind Bold Haze (8-10) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Prospect Court 7-1jt-fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden and hung right, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 17, nk behind Bold Haze (8-10) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Red Chairman 20-1 (8-3) In touch, lost place 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 17l behind Regent's Secret (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Newcastles Owen (IRE) 100-1 (8-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 12th of 15, 9l behind Hotham (9-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
John Keats 11-4fav (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Hit's Only Money (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 6th of 10, 5l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Quaker Boy 33-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, driven over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 15, 21l behind Top Jaro (9-6) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gd.
