made all, 4l clear 2f out, 7l clear 1f out, eased towards finish, unchallenged
mid-division, travelled strongly over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on final furlong but no impression on winner
chased leaders on outer, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along and ridden over 2f out, headway on outer 1f out, kept on final furlong
close up, took keen hold, travelled strongly over 2f out, pushed along and ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, headway between horses over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
close up on inner, pushed along and ridden 2f out, one paced over 1f out
reluctant to leave stalls, took keen hold, towards rear, mid-division at halfway on outer, pushed along 4f out, no impression and weakened over 2f out
Bucephalus is still a maiden but has dropped just enough to get him into this and his rider's claim should aid his cause. John Jasper is another without a victory and is yet to prove himself on the surface and was behind Irv at Thirsk a couple of weeks ago. The latter is respected but UGO GREGORY started favourite for a better-class race than this on heavy ground at Haydock earlier this month and lost a shoe. He's only 3lb higher than when landing a heavy-ground handicap at Ayr in October and can get back to winning ways. Oud Metha Bridge has won on heavy ground over the trip but six-times winner Mustaqbal might just need this after a long break.
Bucephalus (GER) 9-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, switched left and some headway well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Hundred Isles (9-6) at Nottingham 1m hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Irv (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Midfield on outside, restrained towards rear after 2f, well behind when switched wide and ridden over 2f out, ran on strongly to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 16, 5l behind Little Jo (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) sft in May.
Ugo Gregory 10-3jfav (8-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon carried left and beaten, 5th of 8, 11 3/4l behind Boardman (9-3) at Haydock 7f hcp (4) hvy in May.
Oud Metha Bridge (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Slowly in stride, mid-division out wide, headway chasing leaders halfway, went 2nd entering final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Susie Javea (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Apr.
James Park Woods (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Newton Jack (9-10) at Salisbury 7f hcp (5) sft in May.
Mustaqbal (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 9, 17l behind Eponina (10-8) at Leicester 7f hcp (5) hvy in Oct.
Mikmak 11-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after, 7th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Susie Javea (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Curfewed (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Held up, outpaced over 2f out, kept on steadily inside final furlong but never on terms, 8th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Delgrey Boy (9-8) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Spirit Of Sahara (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly away, always in rear, 11th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Fashion Free (9-0) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
John Jasper (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Restrained in rear, some headway but still towards rear halfway, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 7th of 16, 8l behind Little Jo (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) sft in May.
