prominent, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out final furlong
chased leader, ridden and challenged over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden and headway from over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, went 2nd close home
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace
raced alone stand side, led 3f out to 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
Withdrawn
Night Rocket has a live chance of overcoming top weight in this company and is selected in preference to River Bounty, Namu and Duty Doctor. The drop in trip is an interesting move with Duty Doctor, who tries six furlongs for the first time this season. Obviously unexposed at the distance, Sylvester Kirk's charge would not appear to want the ground to be too soft, though. And it would be advisable to check the going before wading in with the son of Dr Fong. The much travelled Namu showed more of her old sparkle last time out and would be dangerous to rule out. She was versatile during her time with Barry Hills, so should cope with the ground conditions. River Bounty goes well here and has a very consistent profile. He did look held off this mark at Windsor last month, though, and needs to be at the top of his game if he is going to prevail. Therefore, it can pay to side with Night Rocket, who will be making only the fifth start of her career. Andrew Balding's filly is open to acres of improvement and, as this is hardly a step up in class for her, the daughter of Night Shift has a strong chance of coping with this latest test of her ability.
Night Rocket (IRE) 10-3fav (9-2) Slowly into stride, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Pretty Bonnie (8-7) at Bath 5f fll hcp (5) gs.
Diminuto 16-1 (8-10) Behind and soon outpaced, stayed on one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Pretty Bonnie (8-7) at Bath 5f fll hcp (5) gs.
Dualagi 14-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always behind, in rear halfway, never dangerous, last of 11, 7l behind Rocker (8-10) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
River Bounty 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Linda Green (8-9) at Windsor 6f hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Alto Singer (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Went right start, soon tracked leader, led narrowly over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 18l behind Provence (8-12) at Salisbury 7f mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Miss Poppy 8-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden over 2f out, driven and hung right entering final furlong, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Overwing (9-11) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Bountiful Bay 100-1 (8-2) Held up, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, tailed off, last of 11, 40l behind Tatbeeq (8-9) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Namu 14-1 (9-2) Went right start, mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance close home, just failed, 3rd of 13, hd behind Exit Strategy (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Meridian Line (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Led, ridden, flashed tail 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Deal Flipper (8-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Duty Doctor 9-2jt-fav (9-8) In touch, ridden over 3f out, switched right 2f out, kept on, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Spent (9-9) at Brighton 7f mdn hcp (6) gd.
Eastern Pride 125-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 12th of 13, 18l behind Scuffle (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
