prominent, hanging left and outpaced over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to take 2nd final strides, not reach winner
raced on outer in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong and closed on leaders near finish
behind, ridden over 2f out, no chance when eased over 1f out
reared leaving stalls, towards rear, switched right over 1f out, no progress, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, one pace final furlong
always behind, outpaced final 2f
tracked leaders on inside, ridden and effort over 1f out, not clear run on rail 1f out, unable to challenge
went left start, tracked leader, led just over 2f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, driven out
led, ridden and headed just over 2f out, kept on pressing winner, still every chance inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides
hampered start, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous final 2f
tracked leaders on outside, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
reared start, always in rear group, never a factor
An open contest where Rocker, Croeso Bach, Arfinnit and One Way Ticket form the short list and Rocker might just be good enough. The selection carries joint top weight here after some consistent efforts in defeat on his last two starts and acts well on fast ground on turf. Trainer Gary Moore employs the services of son Ryan on this gelding for the first time and the joint champion's skills can pay dividends. Croeso Bach is up 2lb for her only win to date, last time out here over c&d. That does not look excessive and she can get very competitive once again. One Way Ticket loves it fast and is 19lb lower than his last win, but that was here almost two years ago. He looks about as good as his current turf mark and looks capable of getting involved. Arfinnit needs to show a bit more zip dropped back to the minimum for the first time in a while, and Fastrac Boy may be a bigger danger over his optimum trip and from a yard in great form. However, Rocker has some rock solid form and is taken to get his nose in front.
Rocker 3-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Crimson Fern (9-5) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Make My Dream 16-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 5l behind Rabbit Fighter (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
One Way Ticket 12-1 (8-4) Pressed leader, slight lead 3f out, driven and headed over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Best One (8-10) at Brighton 5f hcap (5) gf in May.
Spic 'n Span 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and switched right 2f out, kept on to chase leading pair, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Whiskey Junction (9-8) at Bath 5f mdn aut stk (6) gf in May.
Jayanjay 9-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 7l behind Shot To Fame (9-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Ben 4-1 (9-0) Steadied start, always in rear, outpaced final 2f, last of 9, 13l behind Speedy Senorita (9-1) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Night Prospector 10-1 (9-4) In touch, not clear run approaching final furlong, switched right, shaken up, ran on, 3rd of 15, nk behind Currency (9-1) at Bath 6f sll (6) gf.
Arfinnit (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Prominent near stand rail, led inside final 2f, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Shot To Fame (9-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Fastrac Boy 12-1 (8-5) Led, headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 10, hd behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Racing Stripes (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Soon well off the pace, headway under pressureover 1f out, hampered inside final furlong, switched right and ran on strongly towards finish, 3rd of 7, nk behind Croeso Bach (8-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Edge End 33-1 (9-8) Led to 6f out, chased leader to 3f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 28l behind Mountain Pass (9-8) at Brighton 1m clm (6) frm.
Vlasta Weiner 20-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, ridden halfway, always in rear, 7th of 10, 11l behind Montzando (9-6) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol in Apr.
Croeso Bach 6-1 (8-11) Made virtually all, shaken up and edged left inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm beating Thoughtsofstardom (9-8) by a nk, 7 ran.
