tracked leaders, led after about 2f, ridden over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
led for about 2f, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leader, ridden inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear and keen, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression
held up behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish
unseated rider soon after leaving the stalls
Hillgrove Angel has yet win outside of selling company but has been left on the same mark as when winning at Chepstow and this isn't the most competitive of handicaps. Royal Roslea arrives off the back of a victory on fast going at Bath but Whitchurch continues to disappoint. LIGHT WAVE makes his debut on turf but has shown promise on Polytrack and he should handle the switch. His stable is in good form so he gets a tentative vote, though Rockfast has tumbled down the weights this year and was only beaten a length at Brighton last time.
Rock Of Max 4-1fav (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, 5th of 7, 6l behind Idol Deputy (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Light Wave (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) In touch, effort over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Cottesloe (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Pike Corner Cross (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no threat, 5th of 12, 8l behind Tashaar (9-2) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Rockfast 5-2fav (10-3) Took keen hold tracking leaders, 2nd and every chance 2f out, soon shaken up, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Supa Seeker (9-5) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Hillgrove Angel (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 2nd over 4f out, chased leader approaching final furlong, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Chepstow 1m 2f stks (6) sft in Aug beating Rembrandt (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Entente 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Venus Marina (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Smile That Smile 25-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden when weakened 2f out, 5th of 6, 19 3/4l behind Rosenbaum (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Whitchurch 6-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 12 1/2l behind Champagne Champ (9-13) at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp (6) hvy in Aug.
Soliana 16-1 (8-13) Awkward start, always in rear, last of 7, 14 3/4l behind Peak Storm (10-1) at Newbury 1m 1f hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Royal Roslea 4-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, soon every chance, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) fm in Aug beating Gamesters Lad (9-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Titan Goddess 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Pyla (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.