outpaced early, in rear, never involved
prominent, going well 3f out disputing second, pushed along and disputing lead 2f out, led 1f out, lost lead inside final furlong
took keen hold, just worse than mid-division, pushed along before 3f out, one pace
in rear and soon ridden along, not a factor
prominent, led 3f out, ridden along 2f out where lost lead, one pace thereafter
tracked leaders, going well 3f out in fourth, ridden along before 2f out on outside, progress to dispute lead before 1f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, pushed along well before 3f out, always struggling, some late progress
in touch, ridden along 3f out, every chance 2f out disputing second, stayed on final furlong without troubling winner
tracked leaders, ridden along 3f out in fifth, progress approaching 2f out, led inside final furlong staying on strongly
in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, soon midfield, ridden along before 3f out, not pace of leaders entering straight
midfield, pushed along before 3f out, struggled to close on leaders in straight
Grangeclare View was up against a couple of useful performers at Newcastle and ran well here in December. Regal Vega has to be on the shortlist after splitting a couple of well-regarded Mark Johnston performers at Haydock in October while Helm Rock attempted to make all over the track and trip earlier this month and stayed on reasonably well when headed. In second that day came ARCTIC EMPEROR, who couldn't get to the well-supported winner but showed enough to suggest a race of this nature should be within his capabilities. Thunderclap missed the break on his debut here and should do better.
Bambiraptor 100-1 (9-6) Always in rear, tailed off over 2f out, last of 7, dist behind Noonday Gun (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f stks (5) sft in Aug.
Arctic Emperor 2-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Kehailaan (8-13) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Calcutta Dream (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Started slowly, held up and behind, plugged on final 2f, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 13l behind Raadobarg (9-5) at Leicester 7f stks (5) gf in Apr.
Carrigillihy 22-1 (9-2) In rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 8 1/4l behind George Peabody (9-9) at Thirsk 1m stks (5) gf in Apr.
Grangeclare View (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Steadied start, pulled hard in rear, went modest 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 5, 6 3/4l behind Aerion Power (9-5) at Newcastle 1m hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Helm Rock 20-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, just held on to 3rd, 3rd of 12, 5 3/4l behind Kehailaan (8-13) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Impossiblepossible (IRE) Gutaifan colt out of Fanciful Dancer.
Perthshire (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Went right start, prominent, ridden 3f out, faded over 1f out, 11th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Sammy Sunshine (8-13) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Punta Arenas (USA) 40-1 (9-5) Settled at rear, niggled along over 3f out, under pressure 2f out, moderate late headway to take fourth close home, 4th of 5, 10 1/2l behind Bay Bridge (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f stks (4) pol in Apr.
Regal Vega (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon hung left, went 2nd and still hanging inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Kings Prince (9-2) at Haydock 1m stks (4) hvy in Oct.
Rhythmic Blues 50-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along and 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Flyin' High (9-5) at Newcastle 1m stks (4) pol in Jan.
Thunderclap (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Dwelt switch right, raced very wide in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Kehailaan (8-13) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Intoxication 40-1 (8-9) Edged left start, towards rear of midfield, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 10, 14 1/2l behind Prontissimo (9-0) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (6) pol in Apr.
