chased leader, challenged 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out until winner went past entering final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd
chased leading pair, pushed along halfway, switched left over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on
led on rail, pushed along and joined 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, always outpaced and in rear throughout, tailed off
Nonrunner
GROUNDWORKER found one too good at Newmarket last week but had beaten the re-opposing Gulland Rock at Goodwood before that. Sylvester Kirk's colt gets the nod with winning partner Ryan Moore back in the saddle. Innocently posted his best effort since scoring at York last year when fourth at Ripon while the headstrong Al Senad drops down to 5f for the first time for his handicap debut. Va Benny looks up against it on his modest form to date.
Innocently (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Adam's Ale (9-11) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Groundworker (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind War Spirit (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Gulland Rock 11-8fav (9-4) Led, headed over 3f out, tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway to chase winner entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Mr Dandy Man (9-5) at Salisbury 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Va Benny 20-1 (9-0) Prominent until weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 17l behind The Dukkerer (9-2) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Al Senad 10-3 (9-5) Keen held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Jacob's Pillow (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stks (5) gf.
