mid-division, ridden over 3f out, chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
prominent, led over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on until headed, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on, no chance with front pair
mid-division, ridden over 2f out to chase leader, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
steadied start, held up behind, ridden and headway from over 2f out, driven final furlong to lead inside final furlong
led, headed over 5f out, soon ridden and weakened, eased final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
close up, every chance 3f out, soon ridden and gradually weakened
always behind, beaten over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out
Bivouac appeared like he will be suited by the drop back to 8f having been out-pointed by the well handicapped Blue Spinnaker at Doncaster, where after travelling quite well in front he appeared to be doing his rider no favours in the closing stages by hanging quite badly. That appeared down to wilting stamina and the drop in trip should see him go very close. Keisha Kayleigh was noted doing its best work in the closing stages following four months off the course. Ground conditions should suit while Pianoforte is another that cannot be left out if the reckoning. A consistent sort, he finished second in a Doncaster claimer last time when the much higher rated winner appeared get first run and as a consequence he never looked likely to reduce the advantage in testing conditions. Alan Swinbanks' second runner Capped For Victory has had two quick outings after an absence of almost two years and should be another to get in the mix. Bivouac is selected on the evidence of that promising second at Doncaster.
Shy Glance (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Prominent far side, weakened 2f out, 14th of 15, 15l behind Crocodile Bay (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
King of The Moors (USA) 33-1 (8-8) Always rear division, 13th of 18, 24l behind Blue Spinnaker (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Ergo (FR) 28-1 (9-1) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 13l behind Hora (8-3) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Dechiper (IRE) 16-1 (7-12) Chased leaders stand's side, ridden, weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 30l behind Exit Smiling (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Apr.
Pianoforte (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, not much room and switched left to go 2nd over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Boundless Prospect (8-11) at Doncaster 1m clm (5) gs in Apr.
Dee Jay Wells 33-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 18, 17l behind Blue Spinnaker (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Grand Diamond (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 12, 7l behind My Michelle (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Keisha Kayleigh (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, some late headway but never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 9l behind Harry The Hawk (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Jordans Elect 14-1 (9-1) Led until headed over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 11, 6l behind Neil's Legacy (8-9) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Oeuf A La Neige 5-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Defi (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m clm (6) gd in Nov.
Bivouac (UAE) 7-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, led 4f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 10l behind Blue Spinnaker (10-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Capped For Victory (USA) 4-1fav (9-4) In touch, ridden 2f out, close up final furlong, no extra near finish, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Turkish Sultan (9-7) at Bath 1m stk (6) gs in Apr.
Grethel (IRE) 20-1 (7-13) Behind, effort over 3f out, never reached challenging position, 6th of 9, 17l behind Karmest (8-7) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gs in Apr.
