tracked leaders, effort well over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
in touch on inside, not clear run well over 1f out, switched left, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong
started very slowly, always outpaced in rear
started slowly, keen early, in touch, effort 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra, weakened, lost 3 places inside final furlong
started slowly, held up, in touch over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, weakened quickly when clear
broke well, soon towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on, nearest finish
tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent on outer, ridden to lead over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out, impressive
led until headed over 2f out, soon weakened
Rockfield Tiger is out to redeem his reputation and can do so at the expense of newcomers Billion Dollar Kid, Raven's Pass and River Proud. Jamie Osborne has always had a high opinion of Rockfield Tiger who shaped with abundant promise behind subsequent Woodcote winner Declaration Of War on his debut at Newmarket last month. On the back of that he was fully expected at Haydock next time, but let his supporters down, finishing fifth. He may just be worth dropping back to five furlongs in time, but connections want to keep him at this trip for the time being, as he takes a step nearer his main target, the Goffs Million. His experience should carry him through today at least, with a whole host of interesting debutantes in opposition. Billion Dollar Kid is well entered up and will benefit from slightly further in time, and Dane O'Neill rides the other one from the Hannon yard, Kyrie Eleison. Raven's Pass is another that will do well when put over a mile in time, and the Barry Hills inmate Good Gorsoon is sure to be well prepared. Richard Quinn teams up with his old guvnor Paul Cole again to partner River Proud who is entered for a big sales race at Doncaster in the autumn, and all in all there is plenty to look forward too for the future, with Rockfield Tiger the one to latch on to now.
Billion Dollar Kid Averti colt, half-brother to 7f winner Dora Explora.
Carniolan Royal Applause colt, brother to 7f winner Feathers Flying, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m1f.
Excape (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of useful Italian winner Viscaria.
Good Gorsoon (USA) Stravinsky colt out of winning miler Alwaysinbloom.
Jasmines Hero (USA) War Chant colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m1f.
Kyrie Eleison (IRE) Kalanisi colt out of a moderate racemare.
Liberty Island (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Declaration of War (8-12) at Newmarket 6f nov stk (4) gd in May.
River Proud (USA) Proud Citizen colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Camp Riverside.
Rockfield Tiger (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Mid-division, headway 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Bere Davis (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Raven's Pass (USA) Elusive Quality colt, half-brother to useful miler Gigawatt.
