edged left start, led, headed inside final furlong, no extra
keen, tracked leader, effort 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, short of room soon after start, outpaced halfway, rallied over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
hampered start, keen early, progress to go 2nd halfway, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Aquadabra won on fast ground here in July but was due to run yesterday at Musselburgh. Jim Rockford has been a beaten favourite in three of his last four starts but would have every chance on his second over 6f at Haydock in July. Wolverhampton winner Deviate was second over this trip at Ripon two runs ago but Fab has disappointed since her second to the smart Heartache on debut here. SPANISH STAR is likely to handle conditions better than most and hinted he’d appreciate a drop in distance after fading over slightly further here on his latest outing.
Deviate (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Pressed leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 10 1/2l behind Peggy's Angel (8-12) at Chester 6f fll stks (2) gd in Sep.
Fab (IRE) 5-2 (8-11) Tracked leader, effort well over 1 out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind Royal Diplomat (9-2) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Aug.
Jim Rockford 13-8fav (9-2) Led, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Royal Diplomat (9-2) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Aug.
Spanish Star (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Helvetian (9-4) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Hastenplace 7-1 (8-6) Tracked leader until ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 7th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Aquadabra (8-13) at Bath 5f (5) fm in Jul.
Aquadabra (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) In touch, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Spoof (9-8) at Sandown 5f (5) gd in Sep.
Billiebrookedit (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Chased winner, driven and lost place over 2f out, behind over 1f out, last of 9, 13 3/4l behind Porchy Party (9-6) at Carlisle 5f (5) gs in Aug.