led for 5f, chased leader, led over 3f out until 2f out, kept on same pace
keen in touch, chased leaders 6f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, headway into mid-field 3f out, no further impression
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, chased leaders and ridden 3f out, kept on same pace
chased leasders until weakened over 4f out
mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on outer 6f out, switched left and not clear run 2f out, no impression after
held up towards rear, stayed on from over 2f out, never troubled leaders
towards rear, some headway 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch until 5f out
chased leaders until 7f out, tailed off final 3f
in touch, lost position and dropped rear 6f out, headway on inner over 3f out, led 2f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1
chased leader, led 5f until over 3f out, soon weakened
held up behind, steady headway from 7f out, switched left over 2f out, stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong
mid-division until 3f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, stayed on from 2f out, nearest finish
Wichita Lineman takes the eye on pedigree being a half-brother to the stable's high class Rhinestone Cowboy but several of Jonjo O'Neill's horses have disappointed of late and he may not be one to back with any confidence and preference is for The Big Canadian, who gets the vote over Aztec Warrior. The last mentioned made an encouraging debut at Aintree last month and has to be respected on that evidence with plenty of improvement anticipated. Noel Chance does well with his runners in this grade and Commander Kev should win races judged by his debut effort at Wincanton earlier this month. Balamory Dan struggled under his penalty at Aintree and is likely to do so again, while dual winner Rosita Bay steps up in class having been found soft contests so far. Kline has to be respected given the form of Nicky Henderson's yard, while Presentandcorrect takes the eye on pedigree and could be of interest first time out for trainer Philip Hobbs. Mark Rimell's The Main Man is well related and is another to consider but the vote goes to Alan King's The Big Canadian, who created a favourable impression when scoring at Haydock last month and is taken to defy his penalty today.
Balamory Dan (IRE) 9-2fav (11-6) Held up towards rear, ridden 6f out, stayed on from over 3f out, 5th of 15, 15l behind Spartacus Bay (10-13) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (H) sft in Oct.
The Big Canadian (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, driven over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Haydock 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct beating Divex (11-4) by 2l, 20 ran.
Rosita Bay 3-1 (11-1) Held up, headway after 5f, led over 4f out, driven clear over 2f out, eased near finish, won at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (H) gs beating Cardinal Sinn (11-4) by 12l, 12 ran.
Aztec Warrior (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Chased leaders from halfway, kept on final 2f, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Spartacus Bay (10-13) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (H) sft in Oct.
Barons Knight 25-1 (10-8) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 12th of 17, 30l behind The Grey Man (10-8) at Worcester 2m nhf (H) gs in Apr.
Commander Kev (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) In touch, led 3f out, soon ridden, drifted left, under pressure final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 12, shd behind Craven (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gd.
John Diamond (IRE) Un Desperado gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler My Pal Val.
Kalamazoo (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding, half-brother to the useful chaser Farmer Jack and winning jumper Harry's Dream.
King's Silver (IRE) King Of Kings gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
King Louis (FR) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on, 5th of 21, 10l behind Hi Humpfree (11-1) at Newbury 2m nhf (H) gd in Apr.
Kline (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Mid-division, outpaced halfway, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 15, 12l behind Rasharrow (11-11) at Ayr 2m nhf (H) gd in Apr.
Lifes A Beach (IRE) Germany gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Native Forest (IRE) Insan gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Presentandcorrect (IRE) Presenting gelding, half-brother to two winning pointers.
Something Cristal (FR) Baby Turk gelding out of a moderate racemare.
That's My Charlie (NZ) 20-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 23l behind Craven (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gd.
Thenford Lord (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Led for 2f, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Craven (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gd.
Wichita Lineman (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of winning hurdler Monumental Gesture.
Even Flo 16-1 (10-4) Held up, headway on outside over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Slick (11-0) at Worcester 2m nhf (H) gf in May.
Lady Bling Bling 100-1 (10-8) Prominent, not much room over 4f out, soon behind, 15th of 17, well behind Senorita Rumbalita (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf lst (A) gs in Apr.
Senora Snoopy (IRE) Un Desperado filly, half-sister to bumper, hurdle and chase winners.
The Main Man Double Trigger gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Ela Jay.
