held up mid-division on inside, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led early, tracked leader, ridden and effort towards stands side rail over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish
slowly into stride, tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
behind, effort on outside over 2f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, no impression final furlong
half reared srart, behind, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
soon led, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead towards finish
PLUTOCRAFT is surely worth another chance and we'll give him one; the consistent Kilt Rock rates a threat alongside Chinese Democracy and Hulcote Rose. Our selection was supported to make a winning handicap debut at Leicester but raced away from the pace and could do no better than fifth. The money that arrived suggested someone thought a mark of 70 was generous and as it's now been adjusted to 68 it's surely worth giving the gelding another chance, especially with his maiden form appearing strong and the fitting of a first-time eye-shield perhaps enough to bring about more improvement. Kilt Rock is 7lbs higher than his sole handicap success but remains of interest having placed off this mark last time. He had to work hard to get a handy position at Lingfield and could well improve further. Chinese Democracy is having her 14th start here and still hasn't won a contest, but she wasn't beaten far off this rating of 53 last time and comes into calculations. She looks suited by conditions as seven furlongs is the right trip and first-time cheek-pieces could help her to focus. Hulcote Rose hasn't yet reproduced her all-weather efforts on turf but has only had three tries on grass and looks well-treated if she does prove as good on it. Similar comments apply to Prince Of Sorrento who is 6lbs lower than when last successful but that was on Lingfield's polytrack while Gypsy Boy is capable of better but does have plenty to find with Chinese Democracy. In a tight contest, Plutocraft is given another chance.
State Fair 16-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden and edged left 1f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 12l behind Rule Breaker (8-13) at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Kilt Rock (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Tell Halaf (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Plutocraft 9-4fav (9-1) Switched right start, held up in centre group, effort 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 8l behind Learo Dochais (9-5) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Prince Of Sorrento 11-4fav (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 11, 10l behind Roman Glory (10-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Gypsy Boy (USA) 6-1 (9-5) With leader, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, staying on same pace when hampered inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Barlaman (9-3) at Brighton 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Resuscitator (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, last of 10, 33l behind Kerchak (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Chinese Democracy (USA) 4-1 (8-2) Held up in mid-division, hard driven and headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well under pressure, never reached winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Barlaman (9-3) at Brighton 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Hulcote Rose (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Law Of The Range (9-6) at Haydock 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
