outpaced, ridden halfway, ran on well final furlong to go 2nd close home
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish (hand timed)
made most until ridden, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden, every chance over 1f out, not quickened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, headed, not quickened towards finish
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, not quicken well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
outpaced
with leaders, ridden, every chance, when edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
soon outpaced
Nonrunner
He's A Rocket returned to winning ways in style last time and can follow up this afternoon, Cool Sands and St Ivian appear to be the main rivals. Karl Burke's four-year-old had been running well on the turf before comfortably beating the good yardstick Sir Sandrovitch over the minimum trip at Wolverhampton. He has excellent form here as well and so is hard to oppose in his current mood. Cool Sands also reached the winners enclosure last time, beating Brave Chief over the six furlong trip. The drop in distance is a slight worry but he should still be involved in the finish. St Ivian is possibly a better horse at Dunstall Park, but wasn't far behind Cool Sands last time and having shown good early pace may get a lot closer over this trip. Lady Pekan looks the pick of the remainder, but our idea of the winner is He's A Rocket.
Cool Sands (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon hung left, kept on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) std beating Brave Chief (8-8) by a nk, 14 ran.
He's A Rocket (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Made all, driven out, won at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol beating Sir Sandrovitch (8-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Lady Pekan 10-1 (9-0) Chased leader, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 11l behind Cool Sands (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) std.
Cayman King 100-1 (8-5) Always behind, eased over 1f out, last of 16, 23l behind Neon Blue (8-1) at Redcar 6f hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Byo (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind He's A Rocket (8-9) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol.
Elvina 20-1 (8-4) Raced stand side, went right start, pulled hard, with leaders to halfway, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 18, 7l behind Dance To The Blues (8-3) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Henry Tun 28-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened halfway, 12th of 13, 15l behind Misaro (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Trace Clip 18-1 (8-9) Chased leaders centre, led halfway, headed just inside final furlong, weakened, 8th of 15, 3l behind Casterossa (8-13) at Bath 6f app hcp (6) gs in Oct.
St Ivian 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Cool Sands (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) std.
Dutch Key Card (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Raced stands' side in touch, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, 5th of 14, 8l behind Blessed Place (8-13) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Petite Mac 16-1 (8-0) Towards rear, driven and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 11th of 17, 6l behind Kennington (8-11) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Malahide Express (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 12, 17l behind He's A Rocket (8-9) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol.
Vlasta Weiner 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders over 4f, 8th of 18, 8l behind Yorkie (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f stk (7) gd in Oct.
New Options 9-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, some headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 13, 5l behind Misaro (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
