led narrowly, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, headway inside final 2f, ridden to challenge 1f out, led narrowly when carried left inside final furlong, just held on
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, just held
with leader, led narrowly 2f out, soon ridden, edged left and headed inside final furlong, no extra
behind, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never reached leaders
mid-division, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on sane pace, never on terms
mid-division, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, driven and headway inside final 2f, effort over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, driven over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, driven 2f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Declan Carroll's horses are in good form and Boucher Garcon should make a bold bid to carry his big weight to victory though a low draw tempers enthusiasm as it does with Punching, who completed a double at Southwell last month. Like most of these Danzoe normally plies his trade on the all-weather but he won at Yarmouth last summer from 2lb higher so looks a threat and he's closely matched with Avonvalley on recent running. The Magic Of Rio hasn't won since 2008 and a chance is taken with DUKE OF RAINFORD. He's not much better than a plater but scored at Newcastle last July from just 3lb lower and will be better for a run back there last month.
Boucher Garcon (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and edged left 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Dispol Grand (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Bilash 14-1 (8-8) Behind, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Maze (9-3) at Bath 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sep.
Divertimenti (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Led stand side group and overall leader, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 9l behind Bosun Breese (9-2) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Atlantic Cycle (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 8l behind Black Baccara (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Methaaly (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division on inside, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 9l behind Captain Dimitrios (9-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Danzoe (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Chased winner, lost 2nd briefly 2f out, chased winner, no impression over 1f out, lost 2nd final 75 yards, joined for 3rd post, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Chjimes (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Griffin Point (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Raced centre, keen held up in touch, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 14l behind Gracie's Games (8-5) at Windsor 6f app hcp (6) sft.
Bertie Southstreet 28-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 14l behind Go Go Green (9-11) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (6) sft.
Two Turtle Doves (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 4l behind Dancing Welcome (9-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Speedyfix 66-1 (9-2) Always behind, never involved, last of 9, 5l behind Proper Charlie (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Avonvalley 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaddrs, outpaced and lost place halfway, rallied on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, dead heated for 3rd post, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Chjimes (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Itum 9-1 (9-10) Led until over 3f out, remained prominent, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 6l behind Orders From Rome (8-10) at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) fbs.
Duke of Rainford 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, in touch, smooth headway halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 13l behind Shawkantango (9-4) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Apr.
Punching 9-2 (9-0) Raced centre led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 13l behind Gracie's Games (8-5) at Windsor 6f app hcp (6) sft.
Scommettitrice (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 6l behind Loyal N Trusted (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
The Magic of Rio 11-2 (8-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on and always well held, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Ace Of Spies (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
