Verdict

ROCK ON ROCCO stands out on recent form. The latter won at Ludlow with a plenty left in the tank and can defy a 5lb rise. The betting suggested Rebel Royal would go close at Kempton and he was still thereabouts when falling three from home. Headgear is fitted to the latter while Celtic Joy may do better on his second outing after wind surgery. Carrick Roads has struggled since winning at Sedgefield in November but Present From Dubai has won off a higher mark over timber.

Formwatch

Rock On Rocco (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, badly hampered 3rd, took closer order 12th, went second 4 out, pushed along to challenge and led before last, ridden flat, kept on well, won at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Mar beating Somekindofstar (11-9) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.

Carrick Roads (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway into midfield 5th, hampered by faller 9th, ridden after 13th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Ffos Las 3m hcp (4) gs in Apr.

Present From Dubai (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Raced keenly, tracked leading pair until after 3 out, went 3rd again on long run before next, no chance with leading pair, hit last, 3rd of 4, 20 1/2l behind Eaglehill (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Mar.

Rebel Royal (IRE) 6-5fav (11-8) Chased leaders on inside, lost 3rd at 12th, rallied and every chance when fell 3 out, at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.

Celtic Joy (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden after 4 out, weakened and tailed off after 3 out, 5th of 6, 35 1/2l behind Away For Slates (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gf in Mar.