mid-division, ridden along and squeezed out and hampered over 1f out, not recover
close up, always going well, led 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, driven out
in touch, ridden well over 1f out, no impression 1f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, tracked leaders on far rail, not clear run from well over 1f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
with leader, chased winner from 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, settled in rear, headway 2f out, not clear run from over 1f out on far rail, switched left inside final furlong, ran on when clear, not troubled leaders
led narrowly, headed 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
Diane's Choice and NIGHT ROCKET will understandably be popular here after victories last time and we'll side with the latter. Connections drop the Night Shift filly back to the minimum trip here after success over 6f at Salisbury, but this stiff five can play into her hands. Her yard continues in great form and she will handle conditions, so we'll side with her. Diane's Choice claimed a share of success over this trip at Yarmouth last time when she just about saw it out and a 6lb penalty might just be against her, though she can show up well. Gold Express has been persevered with by connections after just five starts in four seasons. The gelding has shown ability in that time but he does tend to need a run so we'll oppose for today. Even Bolder has proved difficult to win with and he continues to go up in the weights despite defeat, which does not add to confidence. Rocker looks in need of more of a drop in the weights before winning again and Night Rocket can fire here.
Steelcut 11-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Lord of The Reins (9-6) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Diane's Choice 8-1 (9-8) Slowly away, held up in rear, headway halfway, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs deadheating with Russian Rocket (8-8), 8 ran.
Even Bolder 6-1jt-fav (8-13) Prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Lord of The Reins (9-6) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Night Rocket (IRE) 5-2fav (9-11) Prominent, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gs beating Dualagi (9-7) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Gold Express 4-1 (9-7) Steadied start, settled in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-13) at Windsor 5f hcap (5) gd in Jun '07.
Bertie Southstreet 7-1 (8-13) Held up 5th, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Replicator 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 9, 2l behind Whiskey Junction (9-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Rocker 16-1 (8-9) Prominent until ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Earlsmedic (8-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Pic Up Sticks 11-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Finsbury (8-0) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, not trouble leaders, 8th of 12, 7l behind Pegasus Dancer (9-0) at Great Leighs 5f sll (5) pol.
Azygous 4-1 (9-0) With leader to over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 4, 7l behind Gentle Guru (9-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Bluebok 14-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened close home, 6th of 12, 3l behind Spoof Master (8-13) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
