led 9f, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
in touch, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 6f out, soon weakened
keen mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent to halfway, tailed off when pulled up over 1f out
keen mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, headway over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, led 7f out, ridden and headed 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden over 6f out, soon outpaced,kept on final 2f
prominent, joined leader over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, no extra final furlong
keen, mid-division, headway halfway, weakened over 6f out
Although there is a big field for the bumper, Alcris comes from a yard that always does well in this sphere, and is selected over Northaw Lad, Manhattan View, and The Grand Duke. The market invariably proves the best guide in these events and there is sure to be plenty of interest in Alcris, a son of the Champion hurdle winner Alderbrook. Northaw Lad has some experience and needed the run on his Plumpton return. He will win in time, as will Manhattan View. He is definitely one for whom the market will speak volumes. The Grand Duke comes from a stable that know how to prepare bumper winners and he too is one to follow in the future if not today. Bets should be kept to a minimum, but Alcris has the right trainer and the right breeding to warrant support in the finale.
