raced in 6th, on outside when bumped approaching 2 out, headway under pressure over 1f ou, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 50 yards
held up in rear, pushed along and struggling early straight
mostly tracked leader, went left and bumped over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, effort under pressure over 2f out, weakened final furlong
made all, stayed alone on far rail straight, driven final furlong, stayed on well
slow into stride, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, bumped approaching 2f out, soon led main group, held by winner far side final furlong, lost 2nd final 50 yards
raced in 4th, bumped approaching 2f out, soon switched right and no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and struggling early straight, tailed off
held up towards rear, pushed along early straight, never going pace
Rock Anthem, Monte Alto and Eau Good are the three to look at here with Rock Anthem set to continue his winning ways. After scoring at Lingfield, Monte Alto has run well in defeat twice, hitting the frame on each occasion. He can go well again here, though the handicapper looks to have his measure. A winner at Windsor in April, Eau Good ran well on a return visit to the track last time. He seems to reserve his best efforts for his Thameside outings and is taken on here. Rock Anthem has shown progressive form this season, finishing a good second at Windsor before taking a decent Goodwood handicap in game fashion. The form has already received a boost, and receiving weight from his most serious rivals, Rock Anthem can score again off a five pound higher mark.
Sahrati 25-1 (8-8) Always in rear, 16th of 19, 14l behind Heron Bay (8-11) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Eau Good 9-2 (9-7) Held up, headway 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Paceman (9-5) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Fongs Gazelle 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, driven over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 10, 8l behind Dunaskin (10-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jun.
Woodcraft 9-2fav (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 6th of 13, 3l behind Malt Or Mash (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Soft Morning 16-1 (8-7) Led for 1f, stayed handy, weakened 3f out, last of 13, 14l behind Zaham (8-11) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May.
Ajaan 10-3fav (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 5f out, no progress from over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 15l behind Sahrati (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gs in May.
Monte Alto (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Behind, headway 2f out, kept on to take 3rd over 1f out, never dangerous, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Laa Rayb (9-5) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Urban Warrior 14-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out and weakened, 6th of 15, 8l behind Kasumi (9-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Blue Madeira 15-2 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Blue Monkey (8-9) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jun.
Bring It On Home 33-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 11, 5l behind Royal Secrets (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Held up, shaken up over 2f out, switched right and headway to lead inside final furlong, ran on well close home, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Mr Aviator (9-6) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
