with leader 2f, soon ridden, weakened 1f out
dwelt and hampered start, in touch, outpaced after 2f, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace
awkward leaving stalls, in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, led 1f out, pushed clear, comfortable
went left start, keen tracked leaders, chased leader 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
Masta Plasta won this a year ago for which he is penalised 3lb. He's been in poor form since returning from Dubai and faces a very stiff task. Star Rover also carries a penalty but he's been in much better form and thoroughly deserved his success at Ffos Las a week ago. Fitz Flyer was well beaten in the Steward's Cup but had run well previously in a Listed contest at York. He had Five Star Junior a length behind when successful at Redcar in June and should confirm the form while the filly Poppy Seed is no forlorn hope here with her allowances as she was a comfortable winner of a Goodwood handicap in June. In 23 career starts, TIDDLIWINKS has only raced once at the minimum trip when unplaced in a Cork Listed event in June. His overall form, however, is the strongest in this line-up and earlier placed efforts in Group company at York and the Curragh suggest he won't be done for pace here.
Masta Plasta (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 16, 6l behind Captain Dunne (9-10) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Star Rover (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead last 150 yards, driven out, won at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Above Limits (9-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Fitz Flyer (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Prominent far side, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 20th of 27, 10l behind Hoof It (10-0) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Five Star Junior (USA) 20-1 (9-8) Raced far side, behind, headway and switched left 2f out, kepdt on inside final furlong, 8th of 25, 7l behind Son Of The Cat (9-9) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Tiddliwinks 16-1 (9-9) Chased stands side leader, ridden halfway, no chance final 2f, 24th of 27, 11l behind Hoof It (10-0) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Poppy Seed 12-1 (9-1) Dwelt, headway over 3f out, close up, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 6l behind Medicean Man (9-5) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.