off the pace in 5th, modest headway into 5th under pressure over 2f out
edgy in stalls and half-reared start, chased leader until pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
gradually switched left to race towards far side and prominent, went 2nd over 3f out, led inside final 2f, clear over 1f out, ran on strongly
slowly into stride, soon switched towards far side, held up and behind, headway near side of group over 1f out, went 3rd close home, almost snatched 2nd, no chance with winner
led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, well held and no chance with winner over 1f out
soon switched left towards far side, chased leaders in 4th, ridden and went 3rd inside final 2f, no chance with winner, dropped to 4th close home
soon switched left towards far side, off the pace in last pair, never on terms
Another Class 6 handicap in which ROCKET ROD has a strong claim if replicating his impressive effort at Newcastle recently - his first success in 16 starts. An improver over the winter, his chance is dependent upon whether or not he can prove as effective returned to Turf. He's taken to do so. Esticky End began the season with a battling Beverley success and there was clearly something amiss when he was totally tailed off when last seen. He needs to be forgiven, so rates the main danger with trip and ground to suit. Fanzone has looked in the grip of the handicapper the last twice but commands respect on his Musselburgh victory three starts back.
Fanzone (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) In rear, headway into 4th 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 6l behind Alpine Sierra (9-2) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
Captain Claret 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, always behind, 11th of 12, 19l behind Carnival Zain (9-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Esticky End (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Refused to race, came home in own time, 14th of 15, dist behind Frog And Toad (9-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
Wild Thunder (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) In rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Langholm (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Mac Ailey 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Frog And Toad (9-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
Wrath Of Hector 16-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 9 1/2l behind As If By Chance (9-9) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gd in May.
Gloryella 200-1 (8-4) Close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Magical Mile (9-9) at Wetherby 1m hcp (6) gf in May.
Rocket Rod (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) In rear, headway entering final furlong, led towards finish, ran on, won at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in May beating Clear Angel (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.