hood removed late, dwelt, held up in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
raced keenly, prominent on outside of main group, led going well 2f out, gradually edged over towards far rail, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
reminders soon after start, chased leaders, ridden halfway, beaten over 1f out, soon eased
in touch, headway towards far side, chased leader from 2f out, driven over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed, outpaced by winner final 100 yards
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear on rail, never on terms
steadied start, held up, smooth headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, quickened to lead final 100 yards, comfortably
chased leaders to halfway, soon struggling
held up, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden, one pace final 2f
soon outpaced, never on terms
made most to 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
Fat Boy is quicker than his name would suggest however DANDY MAN is a class act and can take this despite a poor draw. Masta Plasta and Enticing can chase him home. Formerly with Tracey Collins in Ireland, the selection joined the Godolphin team last year. He was a no-show on his reappearance at Haydock but then ran a blinder at Ascot in the King's Stand, his long-term target. He has stayed at five furlongs (avoiding possible 6f entries) and with plenty of pace in nearby stalls he should get a good tow and pounce late. Crimson Fern has been in good form in lesser races recently but is biting off more than he can chew here, as probably are Morinqua and Sakhee's Song. Desert Lord is a very quick individual and this track should suit his style, whilst other pace angles such as Befortyfour and Masta Plasta must be afforded respect. Starlit Sands looks an interesting three-year-old getting weight from most of her rivals, whilst Moorhouse Lad needs to bounce back to form but did win this last year. A fair renewal, but Dandy Man can take advantage of a drop in class.
Rowe Park 40-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 14l behind Intrepid Jack (9-3) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Dandy Man (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Chased leader far side, ridden inside final furlong, ran on, 4th of 13, 1l behind Equiano (8-12) at Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Desert Lord 7-1 (9-4) Led, pushed along from halfway, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Tax Free (9-7) at Curragh 5f Grp 3 (1) gs in Jun.
Masta Plasta (IRE) 9-2fav (9-11) Always prominent, disputed lead on far side halfway, clear lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Curragh 5f hcp gs beating Le Cadre Noir (10-0) by 2l, 18 ran.
Moorhouse Lad 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 13, 7l behind Equiano (8-12) at Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Crimson Fern (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway, switched left over 1f out, ran on to chase leaders inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gs beating Strike Up The Band (9-3) by a nk, 9 ran.
Enticing (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Went right start, took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 7l behind Equiano (8-12) at Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Morinqua (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders until weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind Look Busy (8-11) at Ayr 5f lst fll stk (1) gf in Jun.
Sakhee's Song (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, stayed on, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Peace Offering (9-1) at Newmarket 5f stk (3) gf.
Fat Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Marchand D'or (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Cute Ass (IRE) 11-2 (8-0) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Peace Offering (9-1) at Newmarket 5f stk (3) gf.
Starlit Sands 10-1 (8-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-2) at Great Leighs 6f stk (3) pol.
Befortyfour 11-10fav (9-12) Led, ridden 2f out, hung left and headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Dubai Princess (9-1) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jun.
