dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, edged right over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, switched left over 3f out, good headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden clear halfway, headed and no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and weakened halfway
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
soon outpaced in rear, came towards stands side halfway, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, ridden and ran on strongly to lead near finish, won going away
chased leader, ridden halfway, soon weakened
reared start, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
The ground will suit El Potro much better than many of the others and he gets a tentative nomination as the one to be on. Bookiesindex Boy and Dorn Dancer are others to bear in mind, while Viewforth is still capable at this level and can go close if he is in the right frame of mind this afternoon. The last named is in the veteran stage of his career but, as he wins in his turn, he should not be underestimated. Dorn Dancer has dropped to a favourable mark should have no problems with the ground. She is likely to have been sharpened up after a couple of outings this season and will be a big threat to them all. Bookiesindex Boy showed a great deal of improvement last time out and has to be a contender from a 4lb lower mark than his All Weather rating. He does need to prove his consistency though and it may be best to gauge the betting market before taking the plunge with John Jenkins¿ charge. However, El Potro is back in the right grade and is given a chance to atone for a modest effort in a conditions race a fortnight ago. He was always going to struggle against the likes of Sonny Red and former champion sprinter Reverence; but was not beaten far considering the mammoth task he faced at the weights. This is a much easier option and it would come as no surprise to see El Potro rise to the challenge this time around.
Desert Opal 20-1 (8-11) In touch, effort from over 1f out, not quicken, beaten when slightly hampered inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Sands Crooner (8-12) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Bookiesindex Boy 16-1 (8-5) Made all, pushed out, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar beating Distant Sun (9-4) by a hd, 7 ran.
Garlogs 85-40 (8-12) Made all, ridden over 1f out, hung left towards finish, just held on, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar beating Savile's Delight (9-4) by a nse, 8 ran.
Jakeini (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 20l behind Royal Envoy (8-10) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
El Potro 80-1 (9-1) Led until headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 10l behind Sonny Red (9-1) at Nottingham 5f stk (3) sft.
No Time (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Soon outpaced, never dangerous, last of 8, 10l behind Rebel Duke (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcap (5) fbs.
Toy Top (USA) 20-1 (8-10) In touch stand's side, weakened 2f out, 12th of 16, 5l behind No Time (8-8) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
Sofinella (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Commander Wish (8-6) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 5-1 (8-3) Dwelt, towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Winthorpe (8-10) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Mar.
Viewforth 8-1 (8-13) Led, ridden when headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 7l behind Calabaza (8-8) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Oct.
Bentley 8-1 (8-10) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 13, shd behind Jilly Why (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Tenancy (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) With leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 24l behind Jun Fan (8-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
