chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden out
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
led, headed over 6f out, led again over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
keen, with leader, led over 6f out, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
keen, tracked leaders, ridden and edged right to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, short of room near finish
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, headway not clear run over 1f out, edged right and ran on near finish
dwelt, stumbled start, held up, pushed along halfway, headway and switched right over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra near finish
held up, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, never trouble leaders
Thunder Rock is by some way the least exposed of these and Sir Michael Stoute's colt is taken to make a winning return at the main expense of Impeller and Wild Savannah. The selection looked useful when landing his maiden last term at Yarmouth and lost no caste in defeat on his handicap debut at York subsequently and the son of King's Best still looks well treated off just a 3lb higher mark today. Prime Number is entitled to come on for his reappearance run but needs to and of more interest may be Crow Wood, who comes here it from hurdling and has ground conditions to suit. Impeller is a consistent performer and is entitled to be thereabouts, while Wild Savannah looked progressive last term and could be of interest on his return. Thunder Rock has solid claims though and he gets the vote.
Wild Savannah 10-3 (8-13) Led after 2f, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Cimyla (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Nov.
Crow Wood 5-1 (8-13) Headway to lead after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Grand Passion (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (2) pol in Feb.
I'm So Lucky 7-2fav (9-0) Led until joined 4f out, regained lead until headed just over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Star of Light (8-8) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Impeller (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Held up, edged left over 4f out, ridden, headway over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind All That And More (8-7) at Epsom 1m 2f hcap (2) gd in Apr.
Go Tech 25-1 (10-0) Led early, tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, 5th of 10, 19l behind London Express (8-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Apr.
Young Mick 9-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Kandidate (9-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Prime Number (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Always rear of main group, 18th of 25, 8l behind Forgery (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd in Apr.
Chantaco (USA) 16-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, headed 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, finished fast, 3rd of 15, nk behind Prince Samos (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Thunder Rock (IRE) 2-1fav (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out and stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Kydd Gloves (8-13) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Shahzan House (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Close up 8f, 8th of 9, 9l behind All That And More (8-7) at Epsom 1m 2f hcap (2) gd in Apr.
Coup d'Etat 33-1 (8-5) Reared start, rear of main group, hard ridden and no impression final 2f, 14th of 25, 5l behind Forgery (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd in Apr.
