chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, (rider lost weight cloth inside last, been disqualified and placed last)
slowly away, behind, ridden and outpaced 3f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden well over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, kept on final furlong
with leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, led from halfway, edged left and headed entering final furlong, no extra
led to halfway, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
close up, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, inside final furlong
Leopard Creek, Bells Boy's, Frenchmans Lodge and Compton Plume are the ones to concentrate on in the finale with the vote going to Leopard Creek. The selection is related to multiple winners, notably Bishops Court, and he showed improved form to be second behind Feu Duty from a bad draw last time. He again has conditions to suit and from what looks a fair draw he is taken to score. Bells Boy's rates the main danger as he is another that has conditions to suit and he proved his well-being when a good third behind Sotonian at Nottingham last time. Frenchmans Lodge was a good second behind Rileys Dream last time, but that was in a seller and this is more competitive so he will have to improve to score. Compton Plume is another worthy of respect despite top weight and he has the services of Nicky Tinkler to boost his claims. Of the remainder, Chantry Falls has Carol Williams in the plate so cannot be ruled out, but Leopard Creek looks the one to beat and is as such nominated to lead them home.