tracked leaders, driven before last, ridden and kept on same pace, no impression
tracked leaders, effort to challenge on inside between last 2, every chance last, ridden to lead narrowly flat, kept on, headed near finish
behind most way, outpaced after 4 out, never a threat
led, driven and headed between last 2, outpaced before last, ridden and kept on under pressure flat, no impression with front pair
pressed leader, driven to lead narrowly between last 2, ridden and narrowly headed flat, rallied bravely to regain lead near finish
chased leaders to 6th, behind, headway 4 out, outpaced 2 out, never able to challenge
held up in rear, outpaced 4 out, never a threat
Inchcolm has been in a tremendous run of form and has every chance of a sixth success over fences, despite a further 7lb rise. A short break may have revitalised Kings Eclipse, who has ability and is likely to enjoy himself on this stiff track, but EXIT TO WHERE is preferred. Runner-up to in-form stablemate over track and trip last month, he is less exposed than his rivals. Bafana Blue has an excellent track record and won at Wetherby two runs ago with jockey bookings suggesting Imperial Prince is preferred to stable companion No No Mac. This looks too far for Quest For Life.
Quest For Life 12-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on outside, driven and effort before 3 out where not fluent, no impression from next, lost 4th flat, 5th of 11, 6l behind Castletown (10-3) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Inchcolm (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) In touch, headway 5 out, led 3 out, strongly challenged from 2 out, held on gamely under pressure, won at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Apr beating Purple Harry (10-0) by nk, 9 ran.
Kings Eclipse (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Prominent, lost place 5 out, behind from next, last of 12, dist behind Geronimo (12-0) at Ayr 3m 3f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Exit To Where (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked winner throughout, ridden and outpaced before last, kept on under pressure in clear 2nd flat, always held, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Prince Dundee (10-13) at Hexham 3m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Bafana Blue 9-1 (10-3) Chased leaders to 9th, mid-division, reminders after 11th, outpaced 5 out, never able to get back on terms, 4th of 8, 22l behind Traditional Dancer (11-9) at Perth 3m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
No No Mac (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, soon lost place, beaten 4 out, 5th of 9, 17 1/2l behind Inchcolm (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Imperial Prince (IRE) 10-3 (11-9) Held up in touch, headway approaching 8th, went 3rd approaching 14th, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 6, 27l behind The Horsechesnut (11-1) at Hexham 3m hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
