tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, outpaced halfway, rallied over 2f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, never a threat
behind, headway to chase leaders after 2f, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well
soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, some late headway, never nearer
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching final furlong
pulled hard in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
A decent contest for the level in which Sir Roderic should give a good account despite faced with a considerable burden at the head of the weights. He drops in grade but plenty of the opposition arrive in excellent form and the appealing combination of recent Beverley scorer RED CHARMER and the improving Becky Smith is preferred. The pair scored in pleasing fashion on the gelding's first start for Marjorie Fife and can take a 7lb rise in their stride. Misu Pete is a great conveyance in these races and toughed it out splendidly to score at Newbury latest. He's gone well in a similar contests for this rider already this season. Mister Musicmaster, Playa Blanca and the nicely-weighted Gala Celebration are others with solid credentials.
Sir Roderic (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, behind and eased final furlong, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Exec Chef (9-8) at Newbury 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Mister Musicmaster 33-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, staye don inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Crystal Casque (9-3) at Salisbury 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Playa Blanca (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to dispute lead under 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Dream Of Words (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Red Charmer (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Held up behind, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on to lead final 110 yards, going away towards finish, won at Beverley 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Vigee Le Brun (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Misu Pete 6-1 (9-1) Made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, held on near finish, won at Newbury 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Abel Tasman (9-12) by hd, 9 ran.
Jack Of Diamonds (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Always behind, last of 9, 24 1/2l behind Whitlock (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Spryt (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Pulled hard towards rear, headway towards inside over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Oakley Mimosa (8-10) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Carlini (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Keen early, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, eased final furlong, last of 9, 29 3/4l behind Highland Pass (9-11) at Salisbury 1m hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Edge (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to press leader from over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, lost two places close home, 4th of 9, 1/4l behind Lunar Deity (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Gala Celebration (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Towards rear stand side, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to chase winner towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Little Jo (9-3) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) gs in Aug.
