narrow lead, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened
with leader, ridden 2f out, 4th and held when hampered inside final furlong
held up in touch, effort 2f out, led briefly entering final furlong, kept on, not pace of winner
took keen hold, held up travelling well, not clear run on stand rail 2f out, soon switched left, no room, switched left again over 1f out, led inside final furlong, won going away
held up, pushed along and no impression 3f out, ran on again inside final furlong
reminders soon after start, well outpaced in rear, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
pulled hard, held up, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened and eased
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Rocker comes into this having won his last two starts but they have both been over the minimum trip and Gary Moore's gelding may not be as effective back over six furlongs today so preference is for ARABIAN ART, who gets the vote with Peter Island rated the best of the rest. The selection was staying on well over five furlongs last time and Henry Cecil's filly should appreciate the return to six today, racing off what seems a fair mark. Mark Johnston's Feisty Royale has shown improved form in each of his last three starts and she would have every chance if able to improve again on his last time out form. Milton Bradley's old campaigner The Tatling has run better in recent starts but probably needs further help from the handicapper to trouble the judge. Mick Quinn's Mango Music should be thereabouts again but a bigger threat may come from Peter Island, who put a disappointing effort at Windsor behind him when chasing home Dvinsky at Kempton last time, and he has to be considered. Arabian Art has plenty going for her though and she is preferred.
Peter Island (FR) 5-1fav (8-11) Led, ridden 2f out, hard driven and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Dvinsky (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Mango Music 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no chance with front pair final furlong, just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Haajes (9-0) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Rocker 5-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, switched to stand rail 3f out, good headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, quickened clear, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Make My Dream (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
The Tatling (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Started slowly, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-0) at Ascot 5f app hcp (4) gs.
Bonnie Prince Blue 8-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Mullein (9-5) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Feisty Royale 12-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Prescription (8-4) at Hamilton 6f fll hcp (3) sft in Sept.
Cosmic Destiny (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Went right start, keen, held up in rear, never troubled leaders, 13th of 18, 7l behind Namir (9-6) at Newmarket 5f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Peopleton Brook 100-1 (8-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, steady headway from 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 6l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-0) at Ascot 5f app hcp (4) gs.
Malapropism 14-1 (9-0) Led stands side group, ridden along halfway, headed when weakening over 1f, 11th of 14, 7l behind Rocker (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Arabian Art (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, hard driven and effort halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Tony The Tap (9-1) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Magical Speedfit (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Mr Wolf (9-1) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept.
