held up behind leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
behind, never a factor
towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
behind, headway on inner over 1f out, ran on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 1f out, no impression
reared at start and switched right, held up headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong
led, driven and headed over 1f out, staying on same pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, driven over 2f out, one paced until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
El Bosque lines up in good form and gets the vote over Fullandby, Green Park and Skhilling Spirit to name but a few. This heritage handicap looks tailor-made for El Bosque who has won two of his last three starts, the latest of which came in the mud at Ripon. Granted he is going up the weights, but could hardly line up in better fettle, and should make a bold bid to keep up the good work. Fullandby hit winning form at Ayr last time, and with his favoured ground underneath and Kevin Darley on top again, he looks a big threat. Green Park has yet to win over six-furlongs but has taken on good company, while Skhilling Spirit has a first-time visor to help his cause. For the winner though we return to El Bosque.
Philharmonic 12-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, never on terms, 8th of 11, 4l behind Mecca's Mate (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Oct.
El Bosque (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, won at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (2) hvy beating Top Bid (8-6) by 7l, 8 ran.
Skhilling Spirit 5-1fav (9-11) Very slowly away, held up behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Countdown (8-10) at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy.
Fullandby (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stand's side, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs beating Gallery Girl (8-5) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
River Falcon 11-1 (9-2) Chased leader stand's side, lost place over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 16, 2l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs.
Turnkey 7-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 7l behind Knot In Wood (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcap (2) gs.
Gift Horse 25-1 (8-11) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 18, 4l behind Giganticus (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf.
Zomerlust 20-1 (8-8) Held up, never dangerous, 15th of 18, 6l behind Giganticus (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf.
Invincible Force (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Keen early, always in rear, 7th of 8, 10l behind Song of Passion (8-8) at Chester 7f stk (2) sft.
Green Park (IRE) 4-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 1 1/2f out, checked slightly 1f out, no extra, 8th of 14, 4l behind Rainbow Rising (8-9) at Curragh 5f prm hcp hvy.
The Kiddykid (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden and lost place 3f out, kept on again final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Viking Spirit (9-11) at Chepstow 6f hcap (2) sft.
Bahamian Pirate (USA) 18-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 5th of 12, 7l behind Knot In Wood (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcap (2) gs.
