7f · Class 3 · 3yo+ · Good · 20 runners · £16,200

All racecards for Saturday 19th September

We said

CASTLE ROCK 7/2

CASTLE ROCK at 7/2, Charlie Appleby and William Buick, is the one I make it. He drops in grade after running 2nd in a Class 2, beaten 0.5L, drops to Class 3 and comes from a yard in good heart at 43%.

The dangers are THE FINGAL RAVEN at 10/1 (went close off this mark) and WITCH HUNTER at 33/1 (a course winner).

Result

PosHorse / SPJockey
Trainer
AgeWgtOR
1(7)1. Garfield Shadow 100/30J: Callum RodriguezT: Hamad Al Jehani510-095
Settled on the far flank close to the pace - pushed along two furlongs from home - moved through to the front inside the last - edged clear late but eased slightly close home - held on to score
2(1)nk5. Aalto 3/1FJ: Ryan MooreT: Ian Williams69-990
Dwelt at the break - settled towards the back on the far flank - angled to the right and pushed along entering the closing furlong - stayed on strongly through a gap - closed on the leader in the last strides - just held for second
3(3)¾[1]14. Jonny Concrete 7/1J: Jack NichollsT: Iain Jardine59-387
Pulled hard early on far flank - travelled strongly with the pace - pressed for effort 2f out - improved into last furlong - closed on leader in final stages - edged out for second late
4(4)nk[1¼]18. Startled 12/1J: Finley MarshT: Richard Hughes39-286
Settled towards the far flank in the pack - pushed along 2f out - angled left and still holding a chance approaching the final furlong - stayed on to snatch fourth right on the line - beaten a length and a quarter
5(6)shd[1½]15. Marcellinus 16/1J: Donagh MurphyT: Tom Dascombe38-1388
Pulled hard - disputed far-flank lead - pressed clear of that group to head the field entering the final furlong - swallowed up - flatlined in the closing stages to finish 5th
6(11)hd[1¾]17. Mr Writer 17/2J: Daniel MuscuttT: James Fanshawe39-387
Settled in the pack on the far flank - angled right and driven 2f out - closing on the front group in the final furlong - stayed on to finish 6th
7(12)nse[1¾]3. The Fingal Raven 16/1J: William CarverT: Jamie Osborne49-1293
Pulled hard early and settled up with the pace - asked for effort 2f out and improved into contention approaching the furlong marker - weakened inside the final 110 yards to finish seventh
8(13)¾[2½]10. Sterling Knight 20/1J: Cieren FallonT: Ed Dunlop79-788
Settled towards the back on the near rail - still in contention with 2f left under pressure - drifted right approaching the final furlong - stayed on through the closing stages - finished eighth without threatening
9(14)hd[2¾]9. Morte Point 18/1J: Silvestre De SousaT: William Muir & Chris Grassick49-788
Pulled hard early - travelled wide of rivals and hit the front - pressed for effort 2f out - overtaken entering last furlong - stayed on at one speed to finish ninth
10(2)[5]19. Assaranca 14/1J: Sean LeveyT: Richard Hannon39-185
Settled in the pack away from the rail - pushed along with 2f left - drifted left approaching the final furlong unable to find extra - finished well held in 10th
11(17)½[5½]16. Yes I'm Mali 14/1J: Callum HutchinsonT: David O'Meara49-485
Settled among the pack towards the near rail - pushed along with 2f left - unable to close final furlong finishing 11th
12(18)[7¼]2. Havana Pusey 25/1J: Luke MorrisT: John Gallagher69-1394
Hampered leaving stalls - settled towards back on the near rail - pushed along and angled right 3f out - nudged closer inside final furlong - finished well beaten in 12th
13(9)[10]12. Desert Cop 80/1J: Nicola CurrieT: George Baker69-788
Fought for control early - travelled up with the pace on the far rail - pressed for effort with two furlongs left - faded out of contention final furlong
14(8)hd[10]4. Witch Hunter 11/1J: Jamie SpencerT: Richard Hannon79-1192
Sluggish start - settled towards the outer - never in touch with the pace - trailed home in 14th
15(19)[11¼]7. Betty Clover 28/1J: Georgia DobieT: Eve Johnson Houghton49-889
Settled up with the pace on the near flank - pushed along with 2f left - faded quickly - well held in 15th
16(15)hd[11½]6. Silver Ghost 40/1J: Charles BishopT: Emma Lavelle49-889
Held up on the near flank early - close to the pace - pushed along 3f out - dropped away 2f out - soon fading finishing 16th

Winning time 1m 23.25s · Going Good To Firm · Non-runners: Shaman Champion, Castle Rock, American Gulf, Anyasi · Tote win £4.50