tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide mid-division, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
held up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
hampered start always in rear
held up in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
keen led, ridden 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, never on terms
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
close up, headway over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ridden and ran on
raced wide prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden and weakened 2f out
never on terms
close up, lost place halfway
NonRunner
Just the one winning favourite in the last 10 years and this looks as wide-open as ever. Huntsmans Close was narrowly beaten in last year’s renewal but is 8lb higher today and TERUNTUM STAR is preferred. Kevin Ryan’s charge made a winning return over track and trip last month, beating Yeeoow and Justice Good in the process. Dougan won in this grade on the all-weather recently but Seeking Magic won a lower grade sprint at Kempton in September. New Bidder finished ahead of subsequent Windsor winner Englishman when second at Doncaster last time and Poyle Vinnie has a shout on his Ayr Gold Cup second when Golden Steps finished behind. Paul Hanagan’s presence suggests Ballymore Castle is preferred to stablemate Heaven's Guest.
Poyle Vinnie 13-8fav (9-1) Tracked leader, strong challenge over 1f out, one pace and beaten inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Lexington Abbey (9-1) at Nottingham 5f stks (3) hvy in Apr.
Huntsmans Close 8-1jfav (9-7) Held up behind, driven and one pace over 1f out, never able to challenge, 17th of 20, 11 3/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-7) at York 5f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Teruntum Star (FR) 16-1 (9-3) Carried right soon after start, raced centre until joined main group halfway, close up, headway over 1f out, led stand side group approaching final furlong, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ridden clear, won at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr beating Bertiewhittle (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Golden Steps (FR) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Rivellino (9-0) at Lingfield 6f lst stks (1) pol in Feb.
Clear Spring (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Traced near side leader, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 10th of 21, 5 3/4l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Justice Good (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Teruntum Star (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Dougan 2-1fav (8-10) Held up, headway entering final 2f, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Apr beating Mukaynis (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Seeking Magic 5-1 (8-8) Led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, took 3rd near finish, just held, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Spring Loaded (8-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (2) pol in Dec.
Ballymore Castle (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Raced wide, always towards rear, 9th of 12, 16 1/4l behind Perfect Pasture (9-2) at Pontefract 6f hcp (2) sft in Apr.
New Bidder 5-1fav (8-13) Led far side, led over 3f out, kept on and caught post, 2nd of 16, shd behind Roudee (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Field Game 12-1 (8-6) Raced in main group, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9 1/4l behind The Tin Man (8-9) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Englishman 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, challenged in 2nd and edged left 2f out, ridden and ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Windsor 6f hcp (3) sft in Apr beating Ice Lord (9-6) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Yeeoow (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Teruntum Star (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Pharmaceutical (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, not clear run when closing over 2f out, went 2nd and hung right inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Oct beating Seychelloise (8-13) by 1l, 11 ran.
Captain Bob (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, never involved, 7th of 11, 5l behind Englishman (9-2) at Windsor 6f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Bold 20-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, some progress final furlong, never threatened, 5th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Grand Inquisitor (9-3) at Sandown 7f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Heaven's Guest (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 14 1/2l behind Accession (8-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) sft in Apr.
