held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in rear, ridden and kept on final furlong, never near leaders
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on one pace
awkward start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, eased and tailed off final 2f
in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, kept on, never nearer
Rock The Stars did well last year and went close over this trip on a couple of occasions. But he has been below par so far this season, including when favourite at Ffos Las three weeks ago. Archie Rice is probably better over further and also has a bit to prove after a shocking effort at Doncaster last time but Super Duplex should strip fitter for last month's fifth over a mile at this track and Potentiale is usually thereabouts and doesn't look badly treated, despite sharing top weight. CHAIN OF EVENTS has been put up 7lb for scoring at Newmarket but won with a deal of authority that day and should confirm the form with fourth Classically. Neil King's four-year-old looks to have improved over the winter and a follow up is on the cards.
Potentiale (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Chased leading pair until ridden 2f out, soon one pace and no impression, 4th of 7, 7l behind Jehanbux (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Sagredo (USA) 25-1 (9-7) Held up behind, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 29l behind Alazan (9-6) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sep.
Chain Of Events 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, led on bit over 1f out, soon clear, kept up to work near finish, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Laconicos (8-3) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Silverglas (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Tracked leader until 7f out, settled 3rd, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 17l behind Warlu Way (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Classically (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) In rear, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Chain Of Events (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rock The Stars (IRE) 5-2fav (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on, one pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Pelham Crescent (8-12) at Ffos Las 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Exotic Dream (FR) 33-1 (10-6) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, not much room when clipped heels and unseated rider over 6f out, in a race won by Stand Guard (9-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f Amateur Classified Claiming Stakes (0-75) (4yo+) (6) pol, 12 ran.
Super Duplex 8-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, ridden on inside 3f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 12, 7l behind Edgewater (11-1) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Archie Rice (USA) 6-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders and keen, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 7, 37l behind Bullet Man (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Bowsers Brave (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 8l behind Agapanthus (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Boa 13-2 (8-12) In touch, headway 3f out, effort and every chance 2f out to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 12l behind Tenhoo (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Turjuman (USA) 8-1 (9-5) Towards rear, plugged on one pace final 2f, 7th of 11, 20l behind Rezwaan (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
