tracked leading pair, not fluent 4th, lost place and behind from 8th, soon struggling, tailed off 3 out, pulled up next
tracked leaders on outside, hit 7th, pushed along in 3rd before 3 out, stayed on to challenge next, one pace last, no impression flat
led to 2nd, regained narrow lead after next, ridden after 2 out, headed narrowly last, kept on until no extra final 100 yards
tracked leader, led narrowly 2nd until after next, with leader, ridden after 2 out, led narrowly when not fluent last, edged left flat, stayed on well final 100 yards
held up in rear, close up 6th, pushed along in 4th after 4 out, no chance with front trio from next, tailed off
The front-running Jonniesofa will ensure there is no hanging about here but he may be a sitting duck up the home straight. Vintage Clouds has been a beaten favourite twice since winning here in November while this is a big step up for Taunton scorer Churchtown Champ. But Baywing is on a roll, though all his victories this season have come in handicaps. DUKE DES CHAMPS (NAP) is likely to come here rather than Ascot and looks the most likely winner. A progressive novice, he was very impressive over a similar trip at Ascot four weeks ago and is fancied for next month's Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham.
Baywing (IRE) 11-4fav (11-0) Mid-division, mistake 6 out, outpaced after 4 out, led before last, soon clear, easily, won at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (3) hvy in Jan beating Goodbye Dancer (11-5) by 5l, 10 ran.
Duke Des Champs (IRE) 10-11fav (11-8) Held up in touch, headway to track leaders 6th, led approaching 2 out, quickened clear approaching last, eased closing stages, impressive, won at Ascot 2m 6f (3) sft in Jan beating Western Cape (11-12) by 14l, 10 ran.
Vintage Clouds (IRE) 13-8fav (11-11) Tracked winner, ridden before 3 out, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Bun Doran (11-5) at Haydock 2m 3f (4) hvy in Jan.
Jonniesofa (IRE) 15-8fav (12-0) Mostly tracked winner, driven before 2 out, ridden between last 2, kept on same pace, always held, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Delusionofgrandeur (11-8) at Catterick 3m 1f (4) sft in Jan.
Churchtown Champ (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up behind, headway after 3 out, led before 2 out, soon clear, blundered last, easily, won at Taunton 3m mdn (5) hvy in Jan beating Say My Name (10-12) by 11l, 9 ran.
