stumbled start, chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
prominent, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, faded
chased leaders, switched right to challenge over 1f out, soon weakened
always behind
chased leaders, lost place halfway, soon beaten
led until over 2f out, soon lost place
always prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never nearer
behind, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, faded final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, switched right to challenge inside final furlong, ran on to lead closing stages
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Quite a few of these would have preferred to have been racing on the Polytrack, including Light From Mars, Light Burst and Seek The Fair Land. Signor Sassi didn't appear to stay 7f when tried over the trip last year but may do better this time around while Doncaster runner-up Savanna Days should be thereabouts again. ORTAC ROCK was third on the Polytrack here last month but his best form has come on Turf and he looks to have the best of the draw in this finale. He has the beating of Light Burst, Mr David, Jungle Bay and Seek The Fair Land on the form book and gets the nod.
Harrison George (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, driven along 2f out, stayed on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Nocturn (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Light Burst (USA) 9-4fav (9-1) In touch, ridden over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Roninski (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Ortac Rock (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Steadied start in rear, headway approaching final furlong, soon chased leading pair, no impression towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Roninski (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Seek The Fair Land 8-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 4 1/2l behind Roninski (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Selkie's Friend 7-2 (8-12) Mid-division, driven and effort on inside 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 11l behind Jack Of Diamonds (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Savanna Days (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Westwiththenight (9-6) at Doncaster 1m flls hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Jungle Bay 10-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Roninski (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Shifting Star (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 11l behind Head Of Steam (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Good Luck Charm (10-5) 5th of 8, 6l behind Major Maximus (10-5) at Les Landes(JER) 1m stks in Apr.
Ginzan 16-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 6l behind Gladiatrix (8-2) at Bath 5f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Great Expectations 15-2 (8-11) Keen in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Snooky (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Light From Mars 25-1 (8-5) In touch on outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 15, 12l behind Grey Mirage (8-8) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Signor Sassi 17-2 (8-3) Tracked leaders stand side, hung right and merged with far side, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Gabriel's Lad (8-10) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Oct.
Mr David (USA) 16-1 (9-6) In rear, ran on, not reach leaders, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Roninski (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Hometown Glory 6-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, not much room inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Lowther (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Greensward 10-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, last of 8, 19l behind Music In The Rain (9-1) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
