led until headed after 6f, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, switched right 3f out, every chance final furlong, kept on when hampered near finish
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened
prominent until led after 6f, headed over 2f out, ridden and no extra
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead and edged left near finish
in touch, effort 2f out, one-paced final furlong
held up until ridden over 3f out, one-paced final 2f
held up, pushed along 4f out, no danger
mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, held when hampered nr finish
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, hampered when headed near finish
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened final 2f
Shadowblaster (IRE) Has come down the handicap in recent months as a result of some lack lustre performances; still hard to recommend though.
Il Cavaliere Winning bumper horse who has run with credit on the level; off a good mark to day and will command support at his trainer's local track.
Dispol Rock (IRE) Trying a new trip today and doesn't look the most obvious of contenders to last home; stable going through a quiet spell.
Manzoni Carries a 6lb penalty for a facile success at Chester last week; goes well for his apprentice rider and looks sure to make another bold bid for glory.
Forest Light (IRE) Looks to be one that can benefit from the step up in trip; ran well at Salisbury last time and stable's raiders at this track must always command plenty of respect.
Dilsaa Finally broke his duck when scoring at Nottingham last time and now that this quirky performer has found the winning thread he could pay to follow of his lowly handicap mark; goes on any ground.
Noble Cyrano Poor effort last time but had previously been in decent form; any easing of the ground would be against him.
Edifice (JPN) 5-y-o maiden who has had more than his fair share of chances and is unlikely to break the duck here.
Smarter Charter Worth a go at this new trip but is an unlikely improver at the age of eight; goes well for his apprentice rider.
Fisher Island (IRE) far from certain to last home and despite having run well at Beverley last time looks to be up against it.
Blair (IRE) won a Nottingham seller earlier in the term but was put in his place back in handicap company last time; looks to have too much to do.
Highfield Fizz Modest mare but stays well and is one of the few guaranteed to see out this trip; in fair form and makes each-way appeal.
Blenheim Terrace Sprang a 33/1 shock here last year but hasn't shown much sparkle this term and it would be equally surprising if he troubled the judge today.
Hickleton Dream Runner-up in a claimer over C&D last time but this is a much tougher assignment and the balance of form suggests that this filly will struggle.
Happy Days Hurdler who had a pipe-opener at Hamilton recently showing little to inspire confidence; hard to fancy.
