towards rear far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, very slowly away, went left, soon chasing leaders on outer, weakened over 2f out
towards rear stands side, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, no chance with far side group
close up stands side, group, led stands side group over 2f out, soon ridden, headed by stands side group over 1f out, no extra
held up towards rear far side group, headway halfway, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out
chased leaders stands side group over 1f out until headed by stands side group near finish
chased leader far side group, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
prominent far side group, weakened final furlong
led stands side group, ridden over 3f out, headed by stands side group over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders far side group, weakened 2f out
towards rear far side group, headway to chase leaders far side group over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led far side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stands side group, weakened 3f out, ridden over 2f out
chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 2f out, led stands side group near finish, no chance with far side group
towards rear stands side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders far side group, one pace from over 1f out
towards rear stands side group, weakened 2f out
chased leaders far side group, one pace over 1f out
tracked leaders far side group, one pace final furlong
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Nonrunner
This is wide open and we will side with CAPTAIN MACARRY to get the better of Last Sovereign, Orchard Supreme and Methaaly. Bryan Smart's 4-year-old basically looks progressive and he was an impressive winner at Wolverhampton last time when he beat Kensington. He has more on his plate here but he does have a fitness edge on a number of his rivals and he can run a big race. Last Sovereign is an obvious alternative and he was talked up as a Lincoln contender after his win at Kempton last month. He is another who looks progressive and it will be a surprise if he is not thereabouts at the finish. Orchard Supreme would have claims on the pick of his turf form, but he looks high enough in the weights at present. Methaaly has yet to prove himself over this trip so he looks worth swerving today, while Zomerlust has shown his best form on more testing ground. A case can be made for a number of these but we will seek a bit of value and side with Captain Macarry as the pick.
Orchard Supreme 13-2 (9-4) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Capricorn Run (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Dream Theme 14-1 (9-6) Very slowly away, always behind, 13th of 14, 15l behind Wyatt Earp (9-1) at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Excusez Moi (USA) 28-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, held up, always in rear, last of 11, 8l behind Flowing Cape (8-11) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Methaaly (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden 1f out and soon held, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ebraam (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb.
Mister Hardy 8-1 (9-0) Chased winner, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Irish Pearl (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in Nov.
Trafalgar Bay (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 5, 18l behind Suits Me (9-6) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-90 (3) hvy in Nov.
Last Sovereign 6-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, challenged on inside 2f out, soon led, ridden out final furlong, comfortably, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb beating Millfield (9-2) by 3l, 10 ran.
Zomerlust 18-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort halfway, no impression, 15th of 21, 6l behind Misphire (8-12) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
El Dececy (USA) 8-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 5f out, remained close-up, ridden to lead again 1f out, caught post, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Fremen (9-1) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (4) pol.
Captain Jacksparra (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, lost palce 3f out, not clear run on inside over 1f out, soon eased, 11th of 12, 9l behind Guilded Warrior (8-7) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Minority Report 33-1 (8-11) Steadied start and held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong to lead post, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sept beating Gap Princess (8-9) by a ns, 13 ran.
Shotley Mac 10-1 (9-1) Prominent, driven over 2f, weakened final furlong, 12th of 21, 3 1/2l behind Misphire (8-12) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Carlitos Spirit (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, no impression on leaders when eased final 100 yards, 5th of 8, 3l behind Tartan Gigha (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Hiccups 17-2 (8-12) In touch and keen, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Shotley Mac (8-4) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Nisaal (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway over 2f, driven and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 21, 1l behind Misphire (8-12) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Smarty Socks (IRE) 11-4fav (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up in rear and keen, effort over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Royal Dignitary (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Captain Macarry (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and switched left final furlong, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb beating Kensington (9-2) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Koraleva Tectona (IRE) 3-1 (8-6) Tracked leading pair, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead post, won at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Sept beating Compton's Eleven (9-5) by a ns, 5 ran.
Cornus 33-1 (8-6) Steadied start, held up, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 5l behind Faithful Ruler (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Tiger Dream 13-2 (8-13) Prominent on inner to 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 11, 17l behind Multakka (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sept.
Mujaadel (USA) 8-1 (9-4) Tracked winner, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 7l behind Mahadee (8-10) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Prominent until weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 5l behind Al Muheer (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
