made all, ridden 2f out, found extra when pressed inside final furlong
always in rear
awkwardly away in rear, headway to be in touch after 2f, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, never nearer
tracked winner, looked to be going best entering final furlong, shaken up and found little
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
towards rear, pushed along and stayed on final furlong, never nearer
held up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
in touch, headway to track leaders halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
never better than mid-division, weakened halfway
raced towards centre, mid-division, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
David Jack is likely to step up on his debut fourth at Salisbury over this longer trip while Erodium also tries today's distance for the first time after a decent third over 7f at Newbury. Huntsmans Close ran a shocker at Goodwood last time after a promising opener on soft ground at Yarmouth but this can go to a newcomer. Rene Mathis and Eric The Grey are related to winners over a mile, as is Scepticism, though his half-brother landed a Grade 1 event in America. However, the vote goes the way of RAVEN'S ROCK given he cost 150,000gns and is a half-brother to five winners including the smart sprinter Captain Gerrard.
Bapak Sayang (USA) 7-1 (9-3) With leader, led halfway, joined 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 11l behind Titled Gent (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
Canadian Red 50-1 (9-3) Soon pressing leader, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Red Avenger (9-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
David Jack 9-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, took keen hold and soon in touch, pushed along and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Ask The Guru (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Don Juan 33-1 (9-3) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, no impression when edged left over 1f out, 10th of 13, 13l behind Seven Of Clubs (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Eric The Grey (IRE) Verglas colt out of Queens Wharf.
Erodium 11-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, headway inside final 2f, stayed on to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Related (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Huntsmans Close 7-2fav (9-0) Steadied start, held up, switched right and headway over 2f out, no impression 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 10th of 17, 9l behind Blessington (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Jul.
Khelman (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 17l behind Burning Blaze (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul.
Marju's Quest (IRE) Marju colt out of Queen's Quest.
Mysterious Wonder 9-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 8l behind Ribaat (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Raven's Rock (IRE) Raven's Pass colt out of Delphinus.
Rene Mathis (GER) Monsieur Bond colt out of Remina.
Scepticism (USA) Elusive Quality colt out of Never Is A Promise.
Swift Bounty Bahamian Bounty colt out of Famcred.
