in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, effort to chase leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong
never better than finishing position
towards rear, effort, headway 2f out, one pace
chased leaders for 2f
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, close up until weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, weakened halfway
tracked leaders, ridden, close-up 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, keen, switched right over 1f out, soon switched left, burst through to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, wandered under pressure approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
led, ridden when headed over 1f out, kept on
Pic Up Sticks ran better at Salisbury last time and Brendan Powell's gelding has solid claims off the same mark today but he may be booked for a place at best and preference is for Comptonspirit, who gets the vote over Equuleus Pictor. The last mentioned has been running consistently well of late and has to be considered but he may be a shade high in the weights and looks booked for a place at best. Doubtful Sound has been in good form in sellers and claimers of late but this looks tougher for him, while Bold Argument has harshly been raised 6lbs for his narrow success at Nottingham last time and may be a shade high in the weights. Compton Rose is less exposed than her rivals after just three starts but she does not look to be particularly well treated and a better bet seems to be the consistent Comptonspirit, who gets the vote.
Gwilym (GER) 8-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, good headway on outer over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 10, 2l behind Cheveton (8-11) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Back In The Red (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced, effort over 1f out, never near leaders, 5th of 9, 6l behind Mr Lambros (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Doubtful Sound (USA) 10-3 (9-3) Dwelt, held up, headway when not much room, stumbled approaching 2f out, stayed on under strong pressure inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Boldinor (9-5) at Leicester 6f sll (6) gd.
Pic Up Sticks 11-2 (8-13) Started slowly, held up last, still in rear over 3f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out nearest finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Osiris Way (9-13) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Don't Tell Sue 5-1 (8-11) Unruly stalls, reared start, badly left, lost many lengths, not a danger, last of 6, 10l behind Sands Crooner (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Comptonspirit 12-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Total Impact (9-4) at Doncaster 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Equuleus Pictor 9-2 (8-4) Held up mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, closed on leaders inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 2l behind Cheveton (8-11) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Bateleur 17-2 (9-3) In touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Danzili Bay (8-9) at Salisbury 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Brandywell Boy (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 9, 5l behind Danzili Bay (8-9) at Salisbury 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Bertie Southstreet 12-1 (8-13) Made most on rail until headed over 1f out, beaten when hung right final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Toms Laughter (9-7) at Folkestone 6f hcap (5) gs.
Bold Argument (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Reared start, slowly into stride, headway and switched right 2f out, chased leader entering final furlong, driven and ran on to lead post, won at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Figaro Flyer (9-12) by a shd, 13 ran.
Gleaming Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Chased winner, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind Mango Music (9-1) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Spanish Ace 33-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 7l behind Osiris Way (9-13) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bold Minstrel (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, last of 10, 32l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-11) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (5) sft in May.
Desert Opal 20-1 (9-10) In touch, chased leaders an effort over 1f out, not quicken and kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 2l behind Fairfield Princess (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcap (5) pol.
Compton Rose 9-2 (8-12) Chased leader, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Dubai Power (8-7) at Salisbury 6f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
