led, headed over 1f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, drifted left under pressure inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
behind, soon outpaced, ridden and kept on final 2f, never nearer
stumbled start, raced keenly in mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, switched left and headway well over 1f out, ridden and effort final furlong, stayed on
soon behind
reared leaving stalls, behind and early reminders, headway 2f out, soon ridden, staying on well when not clear run 1f out, no danger after
with leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, headway on inside over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure to lead close home
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
prominent, ridden and every chance when not room over 1f out, and inside final furlong, stayed on well towards finish
always behind, outpaced
Several of these are well handicapped, but none more so than Blackheath, who is 10lb lower in the ratings than for the last time he visited the winner's circle. Loyal Tycoon, Louisiade and Mr Malarkey are others to throw into the mix on recent form, while Indian Spark is absolutely thrown in off a mark of 63, if he could produce something to out of the hat. However, he is now a little long in the tooth for finding improvement and needs to conclusively prove that he is not simply on the downgrade these days. Mr Malarkey is a prime candidate to tow them along and he should set a good pace if he cracks out from stall seven. However, he will need to post a career best to prevail here and others may have his measure today. Louisiade has held his form well since switching from the All Weather surfaces. This flatter track will help him and he looks a solid option to make the frame. As does Loyal Tycoon, who is back over his most appropriate trip. The seven-year-old has continued to thrive since he left David Nicholls and there is nothing in his recent profile that suggests he cannot run another big race. However, Nicholls could again provide the key with Blackheath. The nine-year-old usually comes good around this time of year and, as he had Loyal Tycoon well adrift of him in the Scottish Stewards Cup last summer, Blackheath looks a fair bet to uphold the form at the likely odds available.
Mr Malarkey (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed final 50yds, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) frm in May.
Loyal Tycoon (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Switched right after 1f and ridden to chase leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 20, 6l behind Fire Up The Band (9-9) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd.
Artie 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 8l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) frm in May.
Divine Spirit 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on but not reach leaders, 5th of 15, 2l behind Rising Shadow (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) gd.
Million Percent 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Rising Shadow (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) gd.
Marshallspark (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) In touch until halfway, 14th of 15, 17l behind Distant Times (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gd.
Undeterred 20-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride and behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) frm in May.
Blackheath (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) With leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on until no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) frm in May.
No Grouse 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Adantino (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp (5) pol in May.
Louisiade (IRE) 9-2fav (9-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 8l behind Lord of The East (9-11) at Pontefract 6f hcp (5) gf.
Glencairn Star 14-1 (8-12) Raced alone far side, ridden and hung right over 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon headed, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Distant Times (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gd.
Indian Spark 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 8th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Rising Shadow (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) gd.
