tracked leaders and keen, chased leaders over 2f out, switched right to stands side over 1f out and weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, chased winner in vain final furlong
mid-division and keen, weakened over 2f out
soon led, came standside 2f out, headed over 1f out and one pace
towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, and plugged on
always in rear
Rowan Lodge, Surwaki and Rafferty make the shortlist here, with Rowan Lodge set to be rewarded for his consistency and take this. Surwaki is only a modest performer, but he finished runner-up at Yarmouth two outings ago and is capable of playing a part here. He handles cut and in this company can play a part in the finish. Rafferty is something of an all-weather specialist, and makes a rare turf appearance here. He is difficult to win with, but has run some good races in defeat, a role he looks set to continue here. Rowan Lodge took a claimer at Yarmouth in October last year when there was cut in the ground, and after being beaten in a seller was promptly dropped ten pounds in the ratings. He was beaten only just over three lengths at Newmarket last time, and he looks the most reliable performer in the field. Rowan Lodge can land this poor contest.
Cape of Storms 9-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 9l behind Very Well Red (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in May.
Punta Galera (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Realism (9-10) at Chester 1m 2f clm (5) sft in Jun.
Surwaki (USA) 9-2 (10-0) Prominent, ridden, every chance 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 19l behind Froissee (7-8) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Colinca's Lad (9-3) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Rafferty (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, took keen hold and held up in rear, ridden and no impression final 2f, 8th of 13, 5l behind Fantasy Crusader (8-1) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Kirkhammerton (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Thorny Mandate (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Tipsy Lad 20-1 (9-3) Prominent until weakened from 2f out, 10th of 17, 15l behind Charlie Delta (9-10) at Salisbury 7f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Wizby 16-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, 13l behind Catherines Cafe (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m Stks (41-45) (7) gs in Jun.
