in rear of mid-division, pushed along and towards rear over 3f out, pulled up sharply just after 2f out
held up last of all, pushed along and headway over 2f out, shoved along over 1f out, kept on at one pace inside final furlong
held up in midfield, niggled along and headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, lacked pace of front pair towards finish
prominent, led after 2f, extended lead over 2f out, ran on over 1f out, eased inside final 110 yards, comfortably
just better than midfield, pushed along over 2f out, kept on at same pace over 1f out
midfield, ridden for effort over 3f out, soon struggling, no impact from 2f out
just worse than midfield, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous from 2f out
led, headed after 2f and remained prominent, under a drive over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, cajoled along and further progress inside final furlong, one pace
always towards rear
tracked leaders, pushed along and went 2nd over 2f out, kept on at same pace inside final furlong, not match for impressive winner
LE BAYOU finally looks set to take advantage of a tumble down the weights having been beaten only a neck when third at Doncaster. Regal Mirage and Walkonby return to action though are not badly treated on last season’s winning form while the less exposed Whitwell is having only his second start in a handicap on his reappearance. Briardale has placed over hurdles recently but Whatwouldyouknow has plenty to find with the selection.
Walkonby 50-1 (10-5) In rear throughout, 11th of 14, dist behind Kings Creek (10-12) at Catterick 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Regal Mirage (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Steadied and switched left start, held up in rear and keen, headway travelling well over 2f out, soon switched right, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Caen Na Coille (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Rocket Rod (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Slightly slow to stride, pulled into midfield halfway, travelled strongly to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, soon headed and weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Boston George (9-11) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Briardale (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Held up in 4th place, closer in 3rd after 3 out, went 2nd between last 2, edged left and stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Let The Heirs Walk (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (5) sft in Feb.
Whatwouldyouknow (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Held up, headway 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Leroy Leroy (9-12) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Spantik 28-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, outpaced before next, rallied last, kept on run-in pressing for 3rd, no chance with winner, 4th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Fete Champetre (11-4) at Wetherby 2m mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Betty Grable (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Keen tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Dawn Breaking (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Grimsthorpe Castle 10-1 (9-7) Raced wide in touch in rear, headway to chase leading pair over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 24 3/4l behind Lion's Vigil (9-2) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Le Bayou (FR) 17-2 (8-12) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 14, nk behind Leroy Leroy (9-12) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
O'Reilly's Pass 22-1 (9-1) Tracked clear leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 25 3/4l behind Francisco Bay (9-12) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Whitwell 50-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong but lacked pace to trouble winner, 4th of 14, 5l behind Menin Gate (11-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
