with leader, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, took keen hold, headed entering final furlong, faded closing stages
tracked leader, driven to lead entering final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, chased leaders, headway over 2f out, soon hard ridden, stayed on well final furlong
Stone Roses returned an easy winner over track and trip last month but an 8lb rise still looks harsh. Charlie Hills' STAR OF SPRING (NAP) is preferred racing off the same mark as when placed at Newmarket last time. Hawkin has slipped down the weights and finished closer at Leicester on his latest start while Deemah makes her debut for a new yard having been only beaten a couple of lengths at Leopardstown in June.
Star of Spring (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Pulled hard held up, switched left to far rail after 3f, switched right to join centre group over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Conjuring (8-9) at Newmarket 1m hcp fll (5) sft in Jul.
Stone Roses (IRE) 15-8fav (9-3) Pulled hard, tracked leader, led after 2f, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Chepstow 1m hcp fll (5) gf in Jul beating Cape Spirit (9-2) by 3 1/4l, 5 ran.
Deemah (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Held up rear, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Vocal Heir (8-4) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Hawkin (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Fruity (9-7) at Leicester 7f hcp fll (4) gf in Jul.