A moderate finale, and the longest race on the card, which could well see a hat-trick completed by MASTER NIMBUS, with Terenzium and Merrion Tiger also on the shortlist. The latter two of those successes were over course and distance; he's a versatile sort having also won chases and hurdles, so he's kept busy with this being his 57th race. He'll stay all day, the rain won't be a problem, and he sets the standard. Terenzium is nought from 23 on the flat, having done better jumping, but he showed some ability in this code in a moderate Doncaster race last time out, and again won't be inconvenienced by testing conditions. Merrion Tiger likes to get his toe in, and with his only career wins having come on the Fibresand at Southwell, these conditions should suit. Top Rocker is having his first flat outing for a couple of years and any support should be noted, but we think the one to beat in the lucky last is Master Nimbus.
Lets Roll 10-1 (8-8) Mid-division, tracked leaders halfway, led over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 9, 4l behind Pseudonym (9-1) at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Master Nimbus 10-3 (9-4) Prominent, led approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fm beating Zefooha (9-4) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Merrion Tiger (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Forrest Flyer (9-4) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Cripsey Brook 10-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Master Nimbus (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Simple Jim (FR) 6-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Spiders Star (8-3) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Piverina (IRE) 13-2 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 4f out, 9th of 12, 34l behind Dazzling Begum (8-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Terenzium (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Tracked leaders and keen, pushed along over 4f out, chased winner over 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 9, 7l behind No Rules (9-2) at Doncaster 2m (6) gs.
Top Rocker 8-1 (8-3) Towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dispol Peto (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Jul '07.
One Tou Many 10-1 (8-0) Held up, raced wide, ridden 6f out, weakened 4f out, last of 12, well behind Dazzling Begum (8-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
