steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
prominent, ridden halfway, soon weakened
prominent, effort well over 1f out, soon one pace
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach winner
mid-division, lost place halfway
in touch, lost place 2f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, gradually weakened
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, nearest finish
in touch, under pressure halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, lost place halfway, soon hung left and eased, pulled up and dismounted inside final furlong (broke blood vessel)
Nonrunner
This looks a stronger race than the one that ROCKET ROB took at Sandown but that may not prevent him from going in again. Miss Chamanda, Hadaf and Sands Crooner are three more with possibilities. Simon Callaghan's gelding has gone from strength to strength this season and looks capable of coping with the handicapper's latest penalty. Of more concern is the way that the race will be run as he will need to find some cover from his high draw before hoping that the gaps appear. They didn't appear when he failed to overhaul Miss Chamanda at Windsor on his penultimate start and, as well as the filly ran, she could struggle to confirm the form even at these terms. Hadaf has more to prove but he has won over course and distance from this mark and it's interesting that connections persevere. Sands Crooner's mark has slipped down to a level that he should be capable of winning from soon with Mango Music another that's back to a realistic perch. Efistorm is running well but has been held by both Miss Chamanda and Discanti in recent starts so has his work cut out whilst Lenny Bee has been struggling to last home. Stolt has come down the weights and could also feature but we'll stick with Rocket Rob.
Rocket Rob (IRE) 6-4fav (9-6) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, readily, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Strictly (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Efistorm 9-2 (9-8) Chased leaders on rail, ridden to chase winner well inside final furlong until last stride, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Miss Chamanda (9-4) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Hadaf (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Held up, never on terms, 12th of 14, 7l behind Blue Jack (9-6) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Miss Chamanda (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon chased leader, led 2f out, driven final furlong, kept on well, won at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Rocket Rob (9-1) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
The Tatling (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, effort when not clean run over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 5th of 8, 2l behind Tony The Tap (9-8) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Hypnosis 11-1 (9-3) Made most, hung right over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Raccoon (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Lenny Bee 5-2fav (9-7) With leaders, led halfway, headed well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Brierty (9-7) at York 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Discanti (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and headway to lead 1f out, held on well final furlong, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Bedloe's Island (8-5) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mango Music 10-1 (9-1) Led until halfway, gradually weakened, 8th of 10, 7l behind Bounty Box (8-11) at Newmarket 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Sands Crooner (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly away, in rear, ridden on outside over 1f out, never in race, 9th of 11, 5l behind Bertoliver (9-6) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Drifting Gold 11-2 (9-1) Chased leaders on outer, challenging over 2f out, soon hanging left, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 10l behind Rocker (8-13) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Kyle (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 10l behind Street Power (9-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Steelcut 7-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, led on stand rail 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Turnkey (9-8) at Carlisle 6f clm stks (5) gs.
Ocean Blaze 8-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, chased leaders, chased winner inside final 2f until well inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Miss Chamanda (9-4) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Gwilym (GER) 3-1fav (9-3) Close up stands side rail, headway to lead well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Ghost Dancer (8-11) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Stolt (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind The Nifty Fox (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
