mid-division, ridden and headway when switched left over 1f out, hard ridden and every chance well inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened and eased final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden halfway, headway and not clear run when switched left inside final furlong, ran on towards finish
held up, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, not quicken towards finish
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, switched left 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led 1f, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on
pulled hard, soon behind
It may be worth chancing a small investment with Rosthwaite in a tricky nursery. Wovoka, Power Assisted and Charles Darwin are others to place on the shortlist. Charles Darwin has already proved to be versatile regarding his preferred ground and shapes as if he can continue to pay his way. However, he was a touch disappointing at Haydock last time and now has a little to prove. Power Assisted hails from a yard in good form and makes her handicap debut off a fair mark. The daughter of Observatory already has experience of this course and should make a bold bid. She looks a solid each-way option. As does Wovoka, who is proving to be a consistent performer. However, he is now a little high in the weights and there may be something further down the racecard that could have his measure. And on this occasion we go with Rosthwaite, who is well worth another crack at this trip. The faster surface will help her this afternoon and it will be no surprise to see her boost her paddocks value in this company.
Wovoka (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Dhekraa (9-7) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Charles Darwin (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 14, 6l behind Choysia (9-2) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Coalite (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Led narrowly, hard pressed from well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Crosby Hall (9-0) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
The Osteopath (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Gallery Girl (8-6) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Sweet Boulangere 15-2 (8-9) With leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Morzine (8-6) at Haydock 6f nov fll stk (4) gf in Jun.
Power Assisted 9-2jt-fav (8-9) Tracked leader, effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Brunelleschi (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Rosthwaite (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 1f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Choysia (9-2) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
On The Side 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, stayed on final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Colorus (9-0) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Jul.
Macs Ransom (USA) 40-1 (8-9) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 13, 7l behind High Command (9-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Bathwick Prince 9-1 (8-4) Mid-division and keen hold, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 7l behind Saxon Saint (7-11) at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Miltons Choice 33-1 (7-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Charlton (8-12) at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) gd.
Nico's Girl 7-1 (8-6) Mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, edged left from 1f out, ran on but not trouble winner, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Otis B Driftwood (8-11) at W'hampton 5f 2yo sll (6) pol in Jul.
Musical Guest (IRE) 12-1 (7-9) In touch, ridden and every chance 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Charlton (8-12) at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) gd.
