pressed leader, ridden to lead narrowly inside final 2f, kept on under pressure final furlong, joined near finish, just held on
led, driven and headed narrowly inside final 2f, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 50 yards
tracked leaders, driven inside final 2f, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, joined winner near finish, just failed
in touch in rear, struggling over 3f out, soon lost touch
slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, ridden and effort on outside over 1f out, stayed on and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
A creditable seventh in the Windsor Castle at Ascot, ROCKIN ROY has won both subsequent starts in novice company and has the edge over today’s opposition on these terms. He’s preferred to Sunsprite, who is penalised for winning in Class 2 company at Salisbury last time while Gabrial The Wire carries a 3lb imposition for a victory over 5f here in June. Finoah could go well despite having plenty to find at the weights with the selection while Justice Shallow is likely pick-up some prize money for finishing last.
Sunsprite (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Went left start, soon prominent, led after 1f, made rest, edged left over 1f out, hung left and held on gamely near finish, all out, won at Salisbury 6f stks (2) gf in Jun beating Magical Wish (9-2) by shd, 8 ran.
Gabrial The Wire 8-11fav (9-8) In touch and pushed along, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 7 1/2l behind She Can Boogie (8-11) at Chester 5f stks (4) gf in Jul.
Finoah (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite reach front pair, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Luchador (9-0) at Haydock 6f (5) gf in Jul.
Justice Shallow (FR) 100-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to chase clear winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 16l behind Flawless Jewel (8-11) at Pontefract 5f stks (4) gd in Jul.
Rockin Roy (IRE) 1-6fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, switched outside over 2f out, went 2nd when shaken up inside final 2f, soon challenged, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in Jul beating Fizzy Feet (8-11) by 1/2l, 6 ran.