tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, pushed 3 lengths clear entering final 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong
close up, headway to chase clear leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, pushed along halfway, soon in rear, tailed off
dwelt in rear, ridden and headway entering final 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slow into stride, in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, never nearer
DARCY’S ROCK has been raised 7lb for winning at Chepstow but scored with plenty in hand and today’s opposition look no great shakes. Becoming finished a long way behind the selection but Alsamyah placed at Kempton earlier when Vienna Poppy posted an improved effort in fourth. Brazen Diamond and Rita's Wish are the least exposed and open to improvement making their handicap debuts.
Two Summers (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Held up, keen early, pushed along and weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 8, 6 1/4l behind On The River (9-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Darcy's Rock 7-2 (8-9) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, readily, won at Chepstow 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Ravi Road (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Brazen Diamond 10-3 (8-11) Handy, ridden and led narrowly 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened tamely inside last, 5th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Spangled Mac (9-2) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gs in May.
Alsamyah 14-1 (9-2) Awkwardly away, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Rose Fandango (9-12) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Buachaill (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Handy, raced keenly, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Hot Team (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Rita's Wish 80-1 (9-0) Awkward start and dropped to rear, driven over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 8 1/2l behind Glorious Peaches (9-2) at Southwell 1m mdn fll stks (5) pol in Jul.
Becoming (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on outside, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 13 1/2l behind Darcy's Rock (8-9) at Chepstow 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Vienna Poppy 100-1 (9-0) Pestered leader, pushed before 2f out, 2nd and ridden when entering final furlong, faded and lost a couple of places late on, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Global Tycoon (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Homemade Andrea (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Dwelt, behind, some late progress but never involved, 6th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Anglo Saxson (9-9) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.