mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
in rear, ridden along over 2f out, never near leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one-paced final furlong
always being ridden in rear
behind until headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not trouble winner
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, hard ridden and weakened inside final furlong
in touch until ridden 2f out, no progress
held up in mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
disputed lead until ridden and weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden along 2f out, soon no chance
towards rear until ridden over 2f out, eased final furlong
disputed lead, led well over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, ridden out
behind, hard ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
in touch, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always in rear
held up behind, effort over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
Eastern Purple (IRE) Beaten two lengths behind Magic Rainbow in this race last year and now 5lb better; has a good draw and has place claims despite weight concession.
Ellens Lad (IRE) Progressive last term (winning four handicaps) but this looks a tall order off current mark.
Lord Kintyre Stable star who landed Newbury's valuable Super Sales Sprint in 1997; not disgraced in defeat this term and has place claims although high draw a worry.
Proud Native (IRE) Tough campaigner who goes on all types of ground but appears drawn out of this in stall 17.
Ellens Academy (IRE) Excellent runner-up to Nice One Clare in Wokingham (now 8lb higher) and better than recent effort in Group company would imply; may now be in handicapper's grip.
Guinea Hunter (IRE) Ran well from high draw in Wokingham but on a losing run and likely to find one or two too good once again.
Mitcham (IRE) King's Stand Stakes winner in 1999; has had problems and not force of old but more than capable of running into a place on pick of this season's form.
Candleriggs (IRE) Goes well on fast ground and has solid placed form in similar company this year; however wide draw may prove a disadvantage.
Henry Hall (IRE) Decent on his day (won valuable Gosforth park Cup sprint last year) but basically handicapped up to the hilt.
Get Stuck In (IRE) Has run some excellent races in defeat this term but needs to come down the handicap to resume winning ways.
Beyond The Clouds (IRE) Has progressed well this term (winning twice); still fairly treated and 5lb better for two lengths behind Boanerges latest.
Whistler Hasn't shown enough this year to warrant support.
Smokin Beau Held by several of these over C&D latest.
Atlantic Viking (IRE) Ideally drawn and goes on ground but 4lb higher than when winning weaker event at Ripon last month.
Magic Rainbow Has failed to sparkle this year but has slipped down weights and only 1lb higher than when lifting this contest twelve months ago; has favourable low draw and no surprise to see him bounce back to form.
Boanerges (IRE) Ran well in defeat at HQ latest (rider dropped reins in closing stages) but races off highest-ever mark.
Connect Hard to seriously consider from 5lb out of handicap.
