tracked leaders, outpaced when not much room 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened over 1f out
dwelt and not much room start, soon tracked leader, lost place when not much room 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
went right start, chased leaders, driven to challenge 2f out, soon ridden and every chance, one pace final furlong
held up in touch, effort on inside when not much room 2f out, ridden over 1f out, switched left and stayed on well inside final furlong to go 2nd towards finish, not reached winner
led ridden 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace under pressure, lost 2nd towards finish
dwelt, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on well
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
Ralph Beckett won this last year with a newcomer so Devoted needs a look in the market, but our preference is for LEVANTERA. Clive Cox's charge showed much more on her second start, in the process suggesting this step up to a mile would suit, and as she's out of a Night Shift mare soft ground should also be to her liking. Piccarello arguably sets the standard on his first two runs but has since disappointed and conditions here represent a real concern, so more of a threat is Mountain Range who shaped with promise on his debut and in keeping with most from the yard should leave that run behind, especially with a greater emphasis on stamina set to suit. Sir Rocky drops in grade and rates the pick of the Hannon pair ahead of Strictly Rhythm while Tourmaline is a cheap purchase who is best watched unless strongly supported in the market.
Sir Rocky (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Prominent, hung left from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 12l behind Measuring Time (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Mountain Range (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, ran green in rear, ran on final furlong, improved, 5th of 14, 10l behind Catalyze (8-9) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Piccarello 7-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 12l behind Bloodsweatandtears (9-1) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jul.
Strictly Rhythm 40-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 19l behind Date With Destiny (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo fll mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Levantera (IRE) 14-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 10, 6l behind Toms River Tess (8-8) at Doncaster 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (4) gf in Jul.
Devoted (IRE) Dalakhani filly out of Wavertree Girl.
Tourmaline (IRE) Diamond Green filly out of Pretext.
