held up, ridden 5f out, not troubled leaders
led, ridden 3 lengths clear 2f out, headed towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on, one pace final 2f
tracked leader until ridden 2f out, kept on, one pace
towards rear, some headway halfway, ridden and weakened over 3f out
keen mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, driven to lead towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, kept on to go 3rd final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened halfway
Alan Swinbank won this race last year and is well known for his success in these contests and ROCKS RULE looks capable of retaining his unbeaten record. He ran on strongly to beat a decent yardstick in Eagle Owl on his sole start last season with the first two pulling clear of the field and looks a decent prospect. Our Mick is also defending an unbeaten record and shouldn't be underestimated for a yard in terrific fettle whilst Jukebox Melody is entitled to improve for his debut experience. Brunswick Gold is feared most though having shown up well on his Rules bow in an Irish bumper that has thrown up winners although his future may lie over obstacles and a longer trip. The market can guide with regard to the newcomers.
Comeragh King 20-1 (10-13) Held up, improved 10f out, chased leader 6f out until over 4f out, every chance from over 2f out, led and hung right over 1f out, ran on, won at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) sft in Mar beating Brooklyn Bay (10-13) by 4l, 7 ran.
Our Mick 13-2 (10-8) Tracked leaders, left in lead 8f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well to go clear final furlong, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Apr beating Featherbed Lane (11-1) by 5l, 14 ran.
Rocks Rule (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, tracked leaders 5f out, led on bit over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon under pressure, held on well, won at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) sft in Mar beating Eagle Owl (11-3) by 3l, 14 ran.
Ash Holt Yoshka gelding out of Jawleyford Court.
Brunswick Gold (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leaders on inner, 6th 4f out, 4th and ridden approaching straight, kept on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 20, 1l behind Our Only Option (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 2f N H flat gf in Apr.
Don't Call Harry Bollin William gelding out of Sans Rivale.
Jukebox Melody (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Took keen hold, in touch, ran wide on home turn, one pace final 2f, 4th of 14, 11l behind Kasbadali (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in May.
Victor Lynch (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Jmember.
Mill Run Tamure filly out of Seul Moi.
Remmyniss Sea Freedom mare out of Royal Lark.
