tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no impression inside final furlong
made all, ridden and hung right from 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, finished under stands side rail
close up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
A case can be made for all five, none of whom are the most predictable of characters. Rocker signalled a return to form last time after a fallow period and would have enough class to defy top-weight if backing up that improved effort. However, it might be worth risking YOUR GIFTED, who usually travels very well in races without always finding a great deal. He may just be suited to this unusual track and can get his head in front if delivered on time. Sherjawy won this last year and should go well again of the same mark, whilst The Jailer can't be discounted if ready on his return. Radiator Rooney runs from out of the handicap but is perfectly capable of being involved if things go his way.
Rocker 3-1 (8-13) Bumped start close up, ridden 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Liberty Lady (9-5) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Sherjawy (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) In rear, ridden halfway, effort 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Victorian Bounty (9-7) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
The Jailer 8-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly soon after, 10th of 13, 8l behind Final Rhapsody (8-9) at Bath 6f hcp 0-58 (6) gd in Oct.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Dwelt, mid-division far side, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 10l behind Ballarina (8-5) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gd in Mar.
Your Gifted (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Desert Strike (9-3) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
