held up, headway 4f out, quick move to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace
in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
close up, headway 4f out, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked winner until over 3f out, weakened final furlong
led, steadied pace 6f out, headed over 2f out, led again approaching final furlong, ran on
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KING AND QUEEN left Germany in May and stormed to a six-length victory over track and trip on his handicap debut and first start for Mark Johnston. He could be any amount ahead of the handicapper and can shrug off a penalty. Remember Rocky has been raised 4lb for winning an amateurs' race at Ayr while Granite City Doc scored at Newcastle before struggling off today’s mark back at the same track. Carbon Dating has slid down the weights but will need to improve on recent efforts here while Trinity Star has proved best over shorter trips so far.
Carbon Dating (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, still plenty to but going well when not clear run 2f out, switched left, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 5l behind Moll Davis (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Mercer's Troop (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, driven and lost place over 3f out, soon left behind, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind True Destiny (9-7) at York 2m hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Trinity Star (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Bit keen tracking leader, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, hung left and lost 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Edgar Allan Poe (10-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Ad Libitum 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leader until over 9f out, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 16 3/4l behind Lever Du Soleil (8-10) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Star Ascending (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Behind, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 12 3/4l behind Gas Monkey (9-6) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Pammi 33-1 (8-4) Raced wide towards rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Lever Du Soleil (8-10) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
King And Queen (FR) 7-4fav (8-7) Pressed leader, led 4f out, shaken up over 2f out, clear when ridden 1f out, in no danger after, eased towards finish, very easily, won at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Flood Defence (9-12) by 7l, 14 ran.
Edgar Allan Poe (IRE) 9-2 (10-3) In touch, effort entering final 3f, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 10 1/4l behind The Corporal (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Granite City Doc 4-1fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression in 4th final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Autretot (9-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Remember Rocky 25-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase leader over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun beating Jackhammer (11-0) by nk, 12 ran.