led to 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
in touch, stayed on under pressure to take modest 3rd near finish
chased leader to 3f out, ridden, switched left over 2f out, soon beaten
held up, headway under pressure 2f out, went modest 3rd over 1f out until towards finish
tracked leader, led on inner 3f out, ridden, stayed on strongly final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in touch, headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, soon one pace, no impression
held up in rear, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, no chance after
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
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A competitive finale to get punters out on a winning note and Rowan Rio is given the nomination where Snowed Under and Spirit Of Adjisa look the biggest dangers. The unexposed Rowan Rio appeared to relish the step up to twelve furlongs at Ripon last time, racing handily for most the journey. What he beat is open to question but a 4lb rise is not overly harsh for that Ripon win. Snowed Under is another recent winner coming into the race, that being achieved on quick ground at Leicester. Of his eight victories none have been achieved on ground any easier than good to soft. Spirit Of Adjisa makes life tough for herself by being regularly slow away. She has been noted to make the running in the past and if a return to those tactics was adopted she would be of some interest while others to consider include Gallego and Constant Cheers. Rowan Rio is the selection to send punters home on a winning note.
Snowed Under 6-1 (9-8) Made all, set steady pace, quickened 2f out, ridden and joined over 1f out, stayed on strongly and always holding rival, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcap (4) gf in Jul beating Soviet (7-13) by a nk, 7 ran.
Spirit of Adjisa (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Held up, good headway on outer over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Cheshire Prince (9-2) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Dove Cottage (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 3f out, lost action and eased, last of 15, well behind King Supreme (8-6) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Shabahar (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 12l behind Very Well Red (9-5) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Rowan Rio 16-1 (9-7) With leaders, led over 3f out, kept on well, won at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) hvy in Jul beating Mezzanisi (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Lunar Promise (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, always behind, never on terms, 7th of 8, 9l behind Curzon Prince (9-8) at Sandown 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Gallego 9-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden along and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Uhuru Peak (10-6) at Beverley 1m amt hcp (6) sft.
Giant Love (USA) 4-1fav (8-9) Tracked leades, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Mazaaya (9-3) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Constant Cheers (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, 5th of 8, 5l behind Safari Sundowner (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Benfleet Boy 10-1 (8-7) Prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Count Ceprano (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 1f app hcp (3) gf.
Wiggy Smith 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out, soon ridden, not quicken inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Inchloch (8-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun '06.
