switched left start, held up towards rear, never on terms
tracked winner until over 3f out, chased leaders, pushed along inside final 3f, 4th and no extra inside final furlong
mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
steadied and switched left start, held up and always behind, tailed off
slowly into stride and pushed along early, towards rear, never threatened
raced wide early, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon behind
held up towards rear, some headway when not clear run 2f out, no impression when switched left inside final furlong
chased leaders on inside, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
raced wide early, chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, no impression after, plugged on late
made all, going well 2f out, stayed on well, ridden out
chased leading pair, 2nd over 3f out until over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong
keen towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor
mid-division on inside, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, plugged on, no threat
held up, soon in mid-division, good headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, switched left over 1f out, went 2nd and stayed on inside final furlong, not reach winner
mid-division on outside, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
took keen hold towards rear, pushed along on outside well over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along and some headway far side of group over 2f out, ridden inside final 2f, soon weakened
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Regal Mirage, who completed a four-timer last summer, has picked up a penalty for his victory at Hamilton but is still at the right end of the handicap. Sky Eagle has done his winning on the all-weather but looked on the upgrade at Wolverhampton last month. Michael's Mount has won twice over hurdles this year though the ground could prove a bit lively while Reverend Jacobs also won on soft ground at Ascot in September The maiden Doctor Cross was staying on nicely over 1m2f at Haydock on his reappearance but a chance is taken on the fitness of ZEELANDER, who made very good progress last year and was an impressive winner of a Windsor handicap on his final start.
Mutadaffeq (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Starplex (8-11) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Okool (FR) 5-1 (8-11) Took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Daphne (9-3) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Carnageo (FR) 11-1 (8-13) Held up behind, ridden inside final 2f, stayed on into mid-division, inside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Mutamaded (8-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Visitant 13-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Carnageo (9-6) at York 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Je Suis Charlie 2-1fav (10-9) In touch, travelled on bit to challenge 2 out, every chance when mistake last, no extra, lost 2nd place close home, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Treshnish (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Daawy (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, 9th of 16, 20 1/4l behind Mutamaded (8-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Armandihan (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Ajman King (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Mooltazem (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders over 2f out, stayed on into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Trading Point (10-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp (4) gf in May.
Rake's Progress 7-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, lost 2nd and weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Lunar Jet (8-9) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Reverend Jacobs 8-13fav (9-5) Tracked leader 3f, close up in 3rd, driven to challenge over 1f out, led narrowly 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, just held on, won at Ascot 1m 4f mdn stks (3) sft in Sep beating Hang Man (9-5) by shd, 5 ran.
Sky Eagle (IRE) 11-10fav (8-10) In touch in 4th, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon edged right, held on well towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Apr beating Agent Gibbs (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Ghayyar (IRE) 28-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Mutarakez (9-6) at Pontefract 1m hcp (4) sft in May.
Doctor Cross (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 3rd post, always held, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Stonific (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Zeelander 10-11fav (9-5) Soon settled towards rear, headway on outside under pressure chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden to challenge and edged left briefly inside final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (5) gd in Oct beating Orin Swift (9-5) by 1l, 10 ran.
Regal Mirage (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp (5) gs in May beating Granite City Doc (8-2) by 2l, 8 ran.
Sellingallthetime (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Riviere Argentee (8-6) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Liquid Gold (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Rita's Man (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Michael's Mount 4-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, ridden after last, one pace and no impression, 8th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Havana Beat (10-4) at Aintree 2m hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Moayadd (USA) 11-4jfav (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led well over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in May beating Mazaaher (9-3) by 2l, 10 ran.
Captain Pugwash (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-6) Led early, chased leaders, ridden and effort from 2f out, chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Paddy A (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
