tracked leader farside, ridden over 1f out, led farside group inside final furlong, no impression on standside leaders
led standside group, ridden over 1f out, overal leader inside final furlong, held on towards finish
led farside group and overal leader, edged right over 2f out, headed by farside group inside final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division standside group, ridden over 2f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong
mid-division standside group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, mid-division standside group, ridden over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders standside group, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish
dwelt, in rear farside group, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders standside group, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
behind standside group, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders farside group, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear standside group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
SPIRIT OF CONISTON won this in 2009 and is still in fine form. He's now on his highest mark for a very long time but has the best of the draw and can gain the 14th success of his career. Surely This Time, another who is well berthed and going well, lost his maiden tag at Newcastle last month and has to be considered. Avertuoso was in good form at this time a year ago and has dropped back to a reasonable mark but last week's Bath winner El Dececy rarely runs over the minimum trip and has the worst of the draw. Ingenti, a winner over this distance at Carlisle, finished a long way last when tried over 7f at Redcar and Bailadeira was beaten 11l when runner-up there recently.
Spirit of Coniston 22-1 (9-0) Raced far side, chased leaders, hung badly left over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, ran on strongly close home, just failed, 2nd of 17, ns behind Cape Royal (9-4) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Mottley Crewe 12-1 (8-2) Always in rear, 10th of 14, 7l behind Doncosaque (7-12) at Lingfield 7f clm stks (6) pol.
Surely This Time (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Best Be Careful (8-6) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Prince Of Vasa (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 6l behind Song Of Parkes (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Avertuoso 25-1 (9-2) Raced far side, with winner, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 17, 6l behind Cape Royal (9-4) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
El Dececy (USA) 9-2fav (8-13) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Bath 6f hcp 0-58 (6) gd beating Bateleur (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 17 ran.
Ingenti 20-1 (8-7) Pulled hard, led until halfway, soon lost 2nd and weakened, last of 16, 25l behind Green Howard (9-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Bailadeira 6-1 (8-9) Slight lead, headed halfway, chased winner, no chance over 1f out, stayed on to hold 2nd, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Magic Secret (9-3) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft.
Danum Dancer 11-2fav (10-9) Chased leader, effort approaching final furlong, faded closing stages, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Sharp Bullet (10-5) at Catterick 5f am hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Suddenly Susan (IRE) 13-2 (8-6) Prominent, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Bond Blade (8-9) at Southwell 5f sell stks (6) fbs.
Garstang 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Titus Gent (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Drumpellier (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 13, 21l behind Riflessione (9-8) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs.
Bertbrand 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Apr.
