led, ridden over 2f out, weakened last 100 yards and lost 2nd place
with leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner last 100 yards, always held
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
Nonrunner
Smirfy's Silver had a couple of runs under his belt when winning this race off a lower mark last year and others make more appeal. Another rise in the weights for a couple of placed efforts is not ideal for Brighton winner Timocracy, while a 6lb rise for winning at Ayr last time could scupper the chances of Marino Prince. Media Stars' C&D victory came in a seller and Carnival Dream has plenty to prove over the trip so the vote goes to PETSAS PLEASURE. Ollie Pears' charge scored at this track last month and remains on a winning mark judged on his best form.
Timocracy 5-4fav (9-5) Chased leader, ridden 4f out, driven to narrow lead 2f out, stayed on under pressure, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Halyard (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in May.
Smirfy's Silver 7-2 (9-13) Dwelt, soon led, headed well over 1f out, rallied approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Count Ceprano (8-6) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jul.
Petsas Pleasure 4-1fav (8-4) Held up in last pair, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged left, ran on well, won at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May beating Desert Hunter (8-6) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Marino Prince (FR) 8-1 (8-6) Held up, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Ayr 1m 1f app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May beating Tobrata (9-2) by 3l, 13 ran.
Media Stars 28-1 (7-13) Prominent, took keen hold, chased winner over 1f out, every chance well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 9, ns behind Munsarim (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Carnival Dream 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no chance, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind On The Cusp (9-5) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Jack's Rocket 100-1 (9-6) In rear, lost touch over 4f out, last of 8, 35l behind One Pursuit (8-5) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
