dwelt, held up in rear, improved 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one-paced
in touch, led over 2f out, ridden out
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on but no impression final furlong
led, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
always behind
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one-paced final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leader, ridden and weakened 4f out
Island House (IRE) Ran in France latest (very soft). A winner over 1m2f on varying ground. Last win at Sandown beating Border Arrow; despite top weight on this ground must have chances.
Mubtaker (USA) A good second behind Grandera 1m3f at Newbury latest. Won at Newmarket penultimate start; should go close.
Dramatic Quest Tailed off at Doncaster latest behind Ekraar. Won at Newbury time before but connections stressed he is a horse with problems; ground also a worry.
Hatha Anna (IRE) Winner of his last two starts (soft - GF), Salisbury most recent which was fairly competitive. First time visors today; one for the short list
Island Sound Has not won since October last year at this course, fitted with visor for the first time at Doncaster latest but finished last.
Mowelga Having first run for over a year; others preferred.
Polar Red Eighth in the Ebor this year, quite capable of handling the conditions; cannot be ignored.
Snowstorm Consistent form, was second to Mr Combustible at Chester in May. Has only had one run on soft when he finished last so ground a worry.
Sita (IRE) First run for new trainer. Hasn't run since April, but comes off two wins in Ireland. Ground will not be a worry; best watched.