prominent, lost place over 5f out, weakened quickly
in touch, headway over 3f out, led on bit over 2f out, soon pushed clear, eased inside final furlong
always towards rear
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, lost place over 5f out, behind when hung badly left over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden and some headway over 2f out, never troubled leaders
held up, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway half way, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
Bienheureux looks a fair bet to swiftly return to the winners enclosure although Great Gidding and Strangely Brown also hold claims. Gay Kelleway's charge looked as if needing every yard of twelve furlongs last time up and although this represents a step up in trip, this is a likely individual who is interestingly poised in the handicap. Great Gidding was well backed last time out and while backers did not collect on this occasion, the fact that connections had persevered so long suggests that there must have been encouragement at home. Strangely Brown ran well on a first foray over this extended trip at Beverley and compensation awaits. Mister Completely is substantially upped in trip while Illeana could be of interest and is duly noted in the betting. Bienheureux is our pick.