held up in rear, switched left over 1f out, good headway and ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led briefly final 100yds, soon headed, kept on well
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up in behind leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on one pace final furlong
raced keenly, midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, made no impression
towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ran on well to lead final 75yds
led, pushed along 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
raced keenly, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, weakened 1f out
Rocket Rod bids for a four-timer upped in class and raised a further 7lb. But DESERT LAND (NAP) was beaten only a head at Carlisle earlier in the week having won over course and distance before that with both Frankelio and Devilwala behind and Keith Dalgleish’s charge makes most appeal. Billy Wedge placed here a fortnight ago while Hear Me Roar will be sharper for a recent comeback run.
Rocket Rod (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) In rear, effort and smooth headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, nudged out inside last, easily, won at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Aug beating Mostallim (10-1) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Devilwala (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division near side, pushed along over 2f out, headway final furlong, never going pace of leaders, ran in 4th, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Desert Land (8-11) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Danielsflyer (IRE) 22-1 (9-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, lost place from over 1f out, 9th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Giogiobbo (9-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Hear Me Roar (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Rainbow Colours (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Joeyremy (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on same pace, 6th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Mattice (9-5) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Desert Land (IRE) 5-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and headed over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, hd behind Royal Prospect (9-9) at Carlisle 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Prince Hector (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 10, 10l behind Helm Rock (10-4) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Frankelio (FR) 25-1 (8-10) Chased leader, going well over 1f out when slightly short of room, headway when switched out final furling, stayed on strongly close home, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Desert Land (8-11) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Billy Wedge 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division far side, going well tracking leaders 2f out, stayed on well final furlong when switched to near side, every chance final 100 yards, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 1/4l behind Bold Territories (9-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Aug.