took keen hold, held up, effort on outer halfway, driven 2f out, weakened final 1f
went right start, soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, ridden and wide outside halfway, no chance final 2f
dwelt and bump start, in rear after
held up, headway 2f out, driven to dispute 2nd well inside final furlong until near finish
dwelt, soon chased leader, led 2f out, driven final furlong, kept on well
held up, not clear run from over 2f out until inside final furlong, strong run and finished well to take 2nd last stride, not reach winner
took keen hold, chased leaders, chased winner inside final 2f until well inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
Nonrunner
A 6lbs penalty might not stop ROCKET ROB who can see off the likes of Sharp Bullet and Efistorm. Trainer Simon Callaghan is in good form and Rocket Rob was good value for his win at Sandown last week when he beat Night Affair. He has trip and ground to suit and he should take all the beating. Sharp Bullet won well on his debut as a juvenile and it is fair to assume that he may have needed the run here in May on his return from a lengthy break. He hasn't been seen out since then which suggests he has had a problem, but he does not lack for ability and he can go well. Efistorm is a course and distance winner and he is running off a competitive mark so he is another to consider. Good Gorsoon is better than he has been showing of late and it is worth noting that one of his two successes came over this course and distance. The Jobber could prove best of the rest, but Rocket Rob is in good form and he can win again.
The Jobber (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, driven and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind The Tatling (8-13) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Efistorm 6-1fav (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Discanti (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Misaro (GER) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 15th of 19, 6l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Good Gorsoon (USA) 20-1 (8-13) Raced stands side, with leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 23, 3 1/2l behind Blue Jack (9-6) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Sharp Bullet (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Soon well off the pace, ridden inside final 2f, ran on inside final furlong, no chance, 4th of 8, 7l behind Affluent (8-13) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Rocker 8-1 (8-11) Raced stands side and always behind, 21st of 23, 7l behind Blue Jack (9-6) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Miss Chamanda (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Led, ridden 2f out, hung left, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Shangani (9-2) at Windsor 6f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Rocket Rob (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Held up in rear, switched left over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Night Affair (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Ocean Blaze 9-1 (9-11) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken when squeezed out on rails inside final furlong, last of 10, 6l behind Desperate Dan (9-2) at Bath 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Elhamri 10-1 (9-6) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 1f out, held when hampered inside final furlong, soon eased, 9th of 12, 5l behind Royal Intruder (9-3) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Drifting Gold 11-2 (9-1) Chased leaders on outer, challenging over 2f out, soon hanging left, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 10l behind Rocker (8-13) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
