towards rear far side, headway and switched right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd post
mid-division far side, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final, always well held, lost 2nd place close home
mid-division centre until merged with far side group over 5f out, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
behind far side, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division centre until merged with far side group over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders far side, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders centre until merged with far side over 5f out, weakened well over 1f out
in touch far side, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
led and raced alone stand side, weakened over 4f out
led centre group until merged with far side group over 5f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders centre until merged with far side group over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders far side, led over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong
mid-division far side, headway over 2f out, ridden and not much room over 1f out, soon bumped, one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear centre until merged with far side group, never a factor
mid-division centre until merged with far side group over 5f out, faded inside final furlong
mid-division centre until merged with far side group over 5f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear centre until merged with far side group over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
behind centre group until merged with far side group over 5f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression
led far side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
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This famous old handicap is as competitive as ever but Bravery failed to record another win after landing last year’s renewal. He’s 5lb lower this time, however, and may well confirm running with Donncha, Gabrial, Dolphin Vista and Withernsea but Danny Tudhope prefers stablemate Lord Glitters. The latter included the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot among three wins last year and is preferred to the well-supported Fire Brigade, who found Addeybb too good at Newmarket in September. William Haggas' charge has leading claims while Ballard Down ended last season prematurely with a soft-ground success at Headquarters in July and could also go well. Big Country has the advantage of a recent outing under his belt when scoring at Wolverhampton and LEADER WRITER will also be sharper for last month’s run at Lingfield. He won a decent handicap at Ascot in soft going last term having left France during the summer and Henry Spiller may well eke further improvement from him this season.
Lord Glitters (FR) 4-5fav (9-2) Steadied start took keen hold, held up last, headway on outside tracking leaders 2f out, went 2nd towards finish and closed, just held, 2nd of 6, nk behind Bravo Zolo (9-2) at Newmarket 1m lst stks (1) gs in Nov.
Mitchum Swagger 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division stand side, weakened 2f out, 12th of 18, 18 3/4l behind Accidental Agent (9-3) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Big Country (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Keen tracked leader, led entering final furlong, ridden out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (2) pol in Mar beating Pactolus (9-8) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Gabrial (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 7f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, at Lingfield 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) pol in Feb.
Ballard Down (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Close up, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortable, won at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) sft in Jul beating Master The World (9-10) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Dark Red (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up in touch on inside, outpaced over 2f out, kept on late, 4th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Kyllachy Gala (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
Dolphin Vista (IRE) 6-4fav (11-4) Tracked clear leading pair, chased winner by omitted 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Potters Midnight (10-11) at Fakenham 2m mdn (3) hvy in Jan.
Chelsea Lad (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, driven and hung right near finish, 2nd of 23, 1 1/4l behind Saunter (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Via Via (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division on outside, some late minor headway, never involved, 7th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Second Thought (9-0) at Kempton 1m lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Not So Sleepy 16-1 (9-12) In rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 6, 5 1/4l behind Dubawi Fifty (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Jan.
London Protocol (FR) 40-1 (8-11) 11th of 12, 21 1/4l behind Hors De Combat (8-11) at Meydan 1m hcp gd in Feb.
Grey Britain 50-1 (9-0) 12th of 13, dist behind Kimbear (9-0) at Meydan 1m Grp 3 stks fst in Mar.
Addeybb (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-9) Chased leaders, carried left to near side over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gs in Sep beating Afaak (9-8) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Repercussion 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, edged left, easily, won at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) gs in Sep beating Knight Owl (9-3) by 5l, 11 ran.
Stamp Hill (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Jallota (9-0) at Redcar 7f lst stks (1) gs in Oct.
Fire Brigade 5-2fav (9-1) In touch, not clear run over 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Leicester 1m hcp (2) gs in Oct beating Chatez (9-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Donncha (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway towards far side 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 13th of 18, 8 1/4l behind Above The Rest (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Withernsea (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 19th of 20, 24 1/2l behind Lord Glitters (9-3) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Leader Writer (FR) 7-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, driven over 2f out, no impression until ridden and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 2l behind Chevallier (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp (2) pol in Feb.
Hayadh 9-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Straight Right (9-10) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) pol in Feb.
Kings Gift (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 25th of 34, 16 1/2l behind Dolphin Vista (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Bravery (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 19, 2 3/4l behind Speculative Bid (9-10) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
