dwelt, soon in touch far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, far side group, never dangerous
chased leaders to halfway far side
led stand side group, headed 2f out, soon beaten
switched right at start, towards rear far side, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong, never near to challenge
chased leaders far side, outpaced over 2f out, rallied final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, chased leaders to halfway stand side
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders far side, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
switched right at start, towards rear far side, headway when not much room 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear far side, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders to halfway stand side
chased leaders to halfway far side
ridden over 1f out, challeneged approaching final furlong, kept on well inside final furlong
in touch far side, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace
in touch far side, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra close home
chased leader stand side, led stand side group 2f out, never dangerous
A chance is taken with Trick Cyclist, who has a solid chance of overhauling the in-form La Vie Est Belle on these terms. Mister Mal also has to be a serious contender on the form of his latest start and, with a high draw in his favour, he can go close. Another to have a look at is the old-man of the party Indian Spark is set to race off a featherweight in comparison to his glory days. Considering that he won a Listed race five years ago, it is testament to his attitude that he is still holding his form so far down the line. Jim Goldie's charge has the ground in his favour and is dangerous to rule out despite his recent record. La Vie Est Belle is worth another try at six furlongs and will no doubt be a popular choice. However, her odds are unlikely to be as attractive as those of Trick Cyclist, who is on a very fair mark and is well worth a small investment to bounce back today.
La Vie Est Belle 6-1jt-fav Chased leaders far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 19, 2l behind Mynd at Ripon 5f app hcp hvy.
Trick Cyclist 16-1 Slowly into stride, never a factor, 8th of 15, 9l behind Seven No Trumps at Warwick 5f hcp gs in Mar.
Kings College Boy 11-2 Mid-division, stands' side, effort over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Little Ridge at Redcar 5f stk (E3) sft in Nov.
Hello Roberto 25-1 Mid-division stands' side, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 8l behind Little Ridge at Redcar 5f stk (E3) sft in Nov.
Indian Spark 16-1 Behind and outpaced stands' side, no impression, 9th of 16, 6l behind Sir Desmond at Redcar 6f hcp (D2) sft in Nov.
Tedsdale Mac 14-1 Led, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Wellington Hall at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (E3) sft in Oct.
Prince of Gold 8-1 Held up, stayed on final furlong, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 5l behind Gone'n'dunnett at W'hampton 6f hcp pol.
Kensington (IRE) 14-1 Chased leaders to halfway, 12th of 14, 10l behind Nicholas Nickelby at Southwell 6f hcp (F4) fbs in Nov.
George The Best (IRE) 8-1 Slowly away, raced far side alone, in touch, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 14l behind Trinculo at Catterick 5f clm (F4) sft in Nov.
Banjo Bay (IRE) 16-1 Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind No Grouse at Southwell 7f hcp gf.
Bollin Edward 11-1 Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 5l behind Fair Shake at Thirsk 7f hcp sft.
Obe Bold (IRE) 16-1 Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 4l behind Mecca's Mate at Musselburgh 5f fll hcp gf.
Blueberry Rhyme 12-1 Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 12l behind Seven No Trumps at Warwick 5f hcp gs in Mar.
Tuscan Flyer 14-1 Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Blue Maeve at Pontefract 5f hcp (E3) frm in Sept.
Mister Mal (IRE) 33-1 Mid-division far side, switched left and headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Mynd at Ripon 5f app hcp hvy.
Dunn Deal (IRE) 11-2 Behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, not much room inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Legal Set at Catterick 6f app hcp sft.
Grandma Lily (IRE) 8-1 Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 7l behind Aintnecessarilyso at Southwell 6f hcp gf.
Semper Paratus (USA) 20-1 Broke well, soon lost place and outpaced, last of 12, 10l behind Louisiade at W'hampton 7f hcp pol.
Come On 20-1 Went right start, with leaders until halfway, 9th of 14, 10l behind Attorney at Folkestone 6f app hcp sft.
