held up in last pair, not clear run inside final furlong, switched right and ran on, went 3rd last strides
held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance to reach winner
chased leaders until entering final 2f, slightly lost place, ran on again inside final furlong, lost 3rd final strides
reared leaving stalls, held up in last trio, pushed along halfway, weakened inside final 2f
took keen hold, chased leaders, ran on inside final furlong
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, headway on inside under pressure to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
gate opened fraction early, chased leaders, went 2nd entering final 2f, weakened inside final furlong
Focail Maith has generally competed at a higher level and isn't badly treated back on Turf. There's very little between Eager To Bow and Aciano on their 1-2 over the C&D last month with the latter just 1lb better off for being beaten a nose. Fourth-placed Efistorm looks held so this can go to ANNES ROCKET. He did well to score under Katia Scallan at Sandown in July and didn't get the clearest of runs at Folkestone next time. Jonnie Skull is 3lb out of the handicap but Ryan Clark's claim takes care of that and he loves this trip and fast ground.
Focail Maith 33-1 (8-9) In rear, struggling 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 7l behind Rustic Deacon (9-4) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Eager To Bow (IRE) 17-2 (9-9) Held up in last pair, steady headway on outside from approaching final 2f, ridden and hung left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post, won at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug beating Aciano (9-10) by ns, 10 ran.
Aciano (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Chased leader, ridden to lead 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 10, ns behind Eager To Bow (9-9) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Sandbetweenourtoes (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Raced wide, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 15l behind Munsarim (9-6) at Lingfield 1m clm stks (6) pol in Jul.
Efistorm 14-1 (8-10) Behind, headway on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 16l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-2) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Annes Rocket (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, took keen hold, held upo towards rear, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Konstantin (9-11) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Ghostwing 16-1 (8-12) Slight lead until headed before halfway, chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Perfect Pastime (9-11) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Jun.
Local Singer (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leader until ridden over 3f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Duke Of Destiny (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Raced stand side, always prominent, led halfway, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Whitstable Native (9-2) at Folkestone 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
