held up towards rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
prominent, went 2nd 7f out, led over 3f out, driven and headed just inside final furlong, soon outpaced
led after 2f and set steady pace, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader going well 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, stayed on well
tracked leader, driven along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
started very slowly, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, driven 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never going pace to reach leader
keen hold, settled in touch, outpaced 2f out, soon beaten
towards rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 4f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
pulled hard, led for 2f, tracked leader to 7f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
held up, always last
Several hold chances in the final but it may be worth chancing a small investment with Barta Rock, who is very lightly weighted appeals at the likely odds against Incroyable, who is respected but may need the run after 294 days off. Scott. is another to have a look at, as he has improvement to come and, like the selection, is unexposed at the trip. He has some solid form to his name and will be a threat to them all if he handles the surface on this occasion. The on course bookmakers are unlikely to take any chances with Incroyable, who is a half-sister to Ela Athena. The step up in trip should not be a problem for her in this company and Sir Mark Prescott's charge will no doubt be a saver option for many. However, it could also pay dividends to factor in a play with Barta Rock, who has been crying out for a crack at two miles and rates as a solid each-way alternative to Incroyable, whose odds are likely to be too skinny for many to get involved here.
Masterman Ready 5-1 (9-11) With leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind Moonshine Beach (9-11) at Warwick 2m hcp (5) gs.
Isa'af (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Let It Be (9-0) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (5) gf.
Madiba 14-1 (9-8) Reminders soon after start, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 14l behind Turner (9-2) at Chester 2m hcp (5) gf.
Incroyable 6-4fav (8-10) In touch, led halfway to over 2f out, weakened quickly, 12th of 14, 27l behind Nounou (8-2) at Epsom 1m 4f app hcp (E3) gd in Oct.
Brough Supreme 3-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed soon after, one pace, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Exterior (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn aut stk (F) pol in Aug.
Scott 20-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, effort and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 15, 5l behind Zamboozle (9-0) at Newbury 1m 3f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Royal Atalza (FR) 12-1 (9-10) Held up, mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Blazing Bailey (8-2) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (6) gf.
Bartra Rock (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, smooth headway over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden and soon headed, weakened, 4th of 5, 5l behind Top Style (7-9) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp (5) gf.
