led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, 2 lengths clear, stayed on under pressure, headed towards finish
started very slowly, held up last, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling, never dangerous final 2f
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on steadily inside final furlong to lead towards finish
slowly into stride, raced keenly, held up towards rear, rapid headway to chase leader over 4f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, hung right, soon weakened
behind, ridden over 2f out, hanging right 1f out, no impression, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place 3f out, headway into 4th over 1f out, no extra, weakened well inside final furlong
led 1f, stayed chasing leader to over 4f out , regained 2nd inside final 2f, faded and lost 2 places inside final furlong
Jamie Osborne's string remains in form and he can have another winner here with NATIONAL MONUMENT, who can break his duck at the main expense of The Staffy. The selection improved from first run to second and was not far away behind Badge Of Honour in a 9f maiden here last month. The step up in trip looks to be a positive and we will take him to get off the mark. The Staffy should set the pace here and did well when trying to make all and finding just one too good here last time. There is no reason why he can't repeat or even better that effort, and he is much respected. The same can be said of Rosko, who has only a neck to find with The Staffy on that recent run here, although with an extra run under his belt perhaps he won't be open to as much improvement. Debutant Hatta Diamond represents the in-form Mark Johnston yard who can get them ready to win first time. This Pivotal colt is related to plenty of winners and this trip looks an ideal starting point so a good first run is anticipated. Little else makes appeal and National Monument is selected.
Campli (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 17l behind Master Nimbus (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Rosko 6-1 (9-12) In touch, went 2nd 3f out until inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Spartan Prince (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
The Staffy (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Led 1f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Spartan Prince (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Uncle Bertie 25-1 (9-12) Dwelt, towards rear, moderate late headway, 7th of 13, 11l behind Spartan Prince (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Lady Splodge 25-1 (8-12) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 8l behind Pearl (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gd in Oct '07.
Frightnight (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Steadied start, bumped soon after, effort and no response 3f, 6th of 8, 12l behind Burza (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Hatta Diamond (IRE) Pivotal colt out of Moonshell.
National Monument (IRE) 3-1 (8-7) Led narrowly for 2f, stayed tracking winner to over 4f out, chased winner again over 2f out, 3 lengths adrift, kept on under pressure and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Badge of Honour (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn au.
Destinationunknown (USA) 4-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, took keen hold, effort over 2f out, ran green and one pace, 5th of 7, 8l behind Eastern Aria (8-8) at Southwell 1m mdn fll (5) fbs in Feb.