close up, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, led entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ran wide 6f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, wide and pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong
set strong pace, ridden and hung badly left over 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out
raced wide, held up, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, carried badly left and lost ground over 2f out, rallied final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
always towards rear
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
Roger Thorpe necessitates a market check on return from a lengthy absence but Valley Of Rocks rates a far sounder proposition after a couple of fair runs here the last twice. However, he is far from bombproof and SHEARIAN is taken as a value alternative. He rattled up a Fibresand hat-trick during the winter campaign but has not backed that up since. Nevertheless, there is a piece of form in April when fourth to Billy Roberts that confirms he retains ability and a repeat of that level would see him involved in a moderate contest over a trip to suit. Salt Whistle Boy is a possible improver and Tony Carroll's Irish import from Henry De Bromhead - Windsorlot - completes the shortlist after a fair effort latest.
Shearian 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon behind, 9th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Mr Cool Cash (9-6) at Beverley 1m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Salt Whistle Bay (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Raced wide, keen, in touch, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 11l behind Moolazim (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Valley of Rocks (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Alshibaa (9-7) at Leicester 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Roger Thorpe 5-1 (8-9) Taken to post early, close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Barwah (8-4) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Windsorlot (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Trulee Scrumptious (9-6) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Rock On Dandy (FR) (8-11) 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Fils De L'air (9-4) at Deauville 7f stks pol in Oct.
Imperial Link 8-1 (8-9) Led, pushed along halfway, headed over 3f out, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, behind and eased final furlong, 10th of 13, 17 3/4l behind Admirable Art (9-12) at Chepstow 1m hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Pyroclastic (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 7th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Whitkirk (9-6) at Nottingham 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Stanlow 33-1 (9-3) Always behind, 11th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Pivotal Dream (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (7) pol in Jan.
Ripper Street (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, driven and lost place when short of room over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 14th of 15, 19 1/4l behind Luxford (8-5) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
