held up towards rear, soon pushed along, tailed off from over 5f out
held up mid-division, headway 9f out, went 4th over 5f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, challenged and switched right over 1f out, no extra last 100 yards
led, soon clear, headed 12f out, soon weakened, tailed off from over 5f out
dwelt, held up towards rear and keen, went 5th over 3f out, plugged on, no impression
held up towards rear, effort over 5f out, never dangerous, eased well over 2f out
steadied start and switched left to rail, in rear, steady headway over 3f out, no impression
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 5f out, chased winner over 2f out, kept on and always held towards finish
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, no impression
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 4f out
tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on well driven out
tracked leaders on outer, led 12f out, headed over 5f out, soon pushed along, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 4f out, some headway over 3f out, never dangerous
Dan Buoy loves it around here and only just failed to see off Fair Spin when conceding almost a stone in this a year ago. He won twice over 2m2f here last season but was beaten a very long way a couple of weeks ago when DESCARO battled to victory. Terenzium, Chocolate Caramel, I Got Music and Jackson were all behind, though none of them by far, and as the winner should be even better suited by this marathon he can follow up. Markington was in tremendous form on the Flat and over hurdles last summer and will be fit from a run behind Big Buck's at Aintree. He stays extreme distances and looks the biggest threat despite his huge weight.
Markington 8-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden 4f out, well beaten when switched right over 3f out, last of 9, 23l behind Rugell (9-9) at Ffos Las 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
Descaro (USA) 13-2 (9-12) In touch, slightly outpaced 3f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Blackmore (9-12) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Dan Buoy (FR) 13-2 (9-7) Soon led and clear, increased lead 12f out, reduced lead 8f out, soon pressed, ridden 5f out, headedover 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 24l behind Descaro (9-12) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
King's Revenge 11-2 (10-7) Very slowly away, recovered to track leaders after 2f, chased leader over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Taste The Wine (10-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f amat hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Chocolate Caramel (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 6f out, ridden and every chance from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Descaro (9-12) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ultimate Quest (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) In touch, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened 1f out, 11th of 15, 21l behind Descaro (9-12) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Night Orbit 12-1 (10-3) Behind, struggling to stay in touch 6f out, ridden and headway on outside 3f out, stayed on final 2f, took 3rd near finish, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Zed Candy (10-1) at Southwell 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Terenzium (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Descaro (9-12) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Jackson (BRZ) 28-1 (8-13) In rear, ridden 7f out, some headway entering final 2f, no impression final furlong, 8th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Descaro (9-12) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Spruzzo 33-1 (8-9) Tracked winner until 10f out, soon ridden and lost place, 8th of 9, well behind Hindu Kush (9-7) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Torran Sound 16-1 (8-12) Chased leading trio, went 3rd 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 14, 9l behind Brabazon (9-10) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
I Got Music 40-1 (7-13) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, kept on, never nearer, 7th of 15, 3l behind Descaro (9-12) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
