led until over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on to lead closing stages
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leader, led over 2f out, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
A 7lb range between the four, all of whom can be given a chance at their best. Winged Spur is tempting but far from easy to catch right although the form level of his penultimate run is strong and Blazing Saddles has yet to really rediscover his best, but does remain lightly-raced and could yet come good. Vision Clear is in good nick at present as he landed a Kempton novice hurdle earlier in the month and now has a first run on the level for Gary Moore. FINAL ROCK represents the Prescott yard which has only just begun its season in earnest but he was progressive last term and appeals as one from whom his shrewd handler is likely to eke out further improvement.
Final Rock 5-1 (8-13) In touch, headway over 2f out, challenging when hung left over 1f out, kept on under pressure, just failed, 2nd of 6, hd behind Fairlight (9-3) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Winged Spur (IRE) 11-10fav (9-11) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, took closer order into 4th over 6f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 7l behind Charlie D (9-7) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in May.
Vision Clear (GER) 7-1 (10-8) Held up in touch, headway into 3rd after 3 out, challenged next, led between last 2, ridden flat, kept on when hard pressed towards finish, just held on, all out, won at Kempton 2m (4) gd in May beating Tiffin Top (11-1) by nk, 9 ran.
Blazing Saddles 5-1 (8-13) Mid-division, lost place 10f out, effort on outside over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Hameem (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May.
