PERFORMING ROCKET ran poorly when last seen at the track in September but is hard to oppose on his earlier placed efforts at Kempton and Salisbury. David Simcock's charge should be up to winning this on his comeback with only Place That Face looking a threat. The latter came up short when favourite at Lingfield last time, but can still boast better form than the remainder including Strike A Pose, who never threatened when fourth over 5f last week.
Dear Ben 25-1 (9-3) Took keen hold early, soon settled in touch, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 20l behind Henry Clay (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Elavssom (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 16l behind Titus Star (8-9) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Sep.
Mayforde Jack 40-1 (8-11) Dwelt in rear, some headway over 1f out, 5th of 7, 13l behind Abi Scarlet (8-6) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Performing Pocket (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Chased leader in centre, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased when beaten final furlong, 6th of 7, 22l behind Cavaleiro (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2yo stks (2) gs in Sep.
Ozz Aussie Rules filly out of Spicey.
Place That Face 7-4fav (8-12) Prominent, outpaced well over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 6, nk behind Pucon (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Strike A Pose (IRE) 4-1 (8-3) Went sharply left start, keen in touch in rear, kept on, not trouble leaders, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Redair (8-5) at Lingfield 5f 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Jan.
