close up, led halfway, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway 3f out, led well over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
chased leading pair, ridden over 2f out, staying on when hampered over 1f out, stayed on under pressure in final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden in headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, close up when stumbled over 1f out, soon ridden, staying on when eased in final furlong
in rear and pushed along, eased over 2f out
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, stayed on final furlong
led to halfway, with leader, ridden well over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
A tight handicap can go to Les Arcs, who gets a tentative nomination over Kirkby's Treasure, Sea Storm and Bridgewater Boys. The last named has claims on the best of his efforts and is one to monitor in the betting. Thistle also has to be given a mention, as he reverts to the Flat on a fair mark and, with his yard in good form with their runners in this code, he is also worth keeping tabs on for signs of support. Sea Storm has hit form at the right time to go close. He obviously likes this track, so it will be no surprise to see him go close. However, he does need fast ground to be seen at his best and any rain will not aid his cause. Kirkby's Treasure will be finishing strongly if he runs his usual race. However, his yard have been struggling for winners of late and he needs everything to drop just right for him. Especially now that Les Arcs is weighted to reverse the form of their last encounter. Richard Guest has placed this five-year-old to very good effect over the last year and, with conditions sure to suit, Les Arcs can make the most of the opportunity presented to him on these terms.
Master Robbie 13-2 (9-4) Soon behind, switched outside and some headway 2f out, soon ridden, never able to challenge, 10th of 16, 8l behind Stoic Leader (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp (3) frm.
Les Arcs (USA) 11-2fav (8-8) Tracked leaders stand side, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 8th of 22, 6l behind Barathea Dreams (8-8) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
True Night 28-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, last of 12, 8l behind Stoic Leader (9-4) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf.
Kirkby's Treasure 16-1 (8-8) In rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 16, 4l behind Stoic Leader (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp (3) frm.
Sea Storm (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Stoic Leader (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp (3) frm.
Bridgewater Boys 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Wing Commander (9-10) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gf.
Thistle 4-9fav (9-0) Winner, made all, in command 2f out, drew well clear over 1f out, eased near finish, won at Windsor 1m mdn stk (D3) gd in Oct beating Mac's Elan (9-3) by 5l, 11 ran.
Redwood Rocks (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) With leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 13th of 16, 10l behind Stoic Leader (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp (3) frm.
