This had quite a competitive look to it, but SPITTING IMAGE made a mockery of that view as she forged clear in the straight for a most decisive win.

The mare had proved very disappointing in a couple of Wolverhampton races early last month, but a switch to this surface and the engagement of Robert Winston saw her bounce back to form here 13 days ago and she stepped up again on that effort with this impressive performance.

Peak Park has done all his winning here, but the surface was riding faster than ideal for him on this occasion and he was never really travelling. However, his rider never gave up on him and was rewarded with a fair second as the gelding stayed on doggedly in the straight.

Romil Star travelled as well as any with half a mile to run, but had hislimitations exposed in the closing stages and he seems to do best in claiming company these days.

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