ROCK SOLID ON SOFT GROUND @doncasterraces

Breton Rock relished the going at Doncaster this afternoon when running out the ready winner of the Beauty At Doncaster Handicap. The 10/1 shot hit the front a furlong from home and although he was pressed by runner-up One Word More all the way to the line, the three-year-old dug deep to record a half-a-length victory.   "He loves this sort of ground and hasn't run much this season because we've had such a dry summer," said jockey Martin Lane. "He's also been gelded since his last run as he's been rearing up in the stalls in his last few races and it seems to have done the trick. "The gelding operation has helped him at the start a lot better but I'd put this victory down to the ground rather than the fact he's been gelded. He's massively unexposed and hopefully there's more to come on this sort of ground." Jenny Simcock, wife of trainer David, echoed Lane's thoughts and predicted a busy time for the three-year-old over the next couple of months. "The ground is the key to this horse and it's just been too dry for him recently," said Simcock. "We decided to geld him as he was just getting a bit fractious in the stalls and he missed the kick at Goodwood last time out as he reared after the blindfold was taken off him. "Our head lad has done a lot of work with him in the stalls and we now halter him rather than put the blindfold on and it's done him the world of good. I'll imagine he'll be busy now if the ground stays like this. There's a race for him at Newbury a week on Saturday so if it's soft, we'll head there." TRIP KEY TO ONE WORD MORE The ground and distance were the keys to the improved form shown by runner-up One Word More. The three-year-old had previously been unplaced in three runs since winning at Kempton in April but had been highly tried in the first two, a Group Two in Germany and the Group Three Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot.  "He didn't run badly last time, in a York handicap over a mile," said trainer Charlie Hills. "The drop back to seven furlongs and the easier ground seemed to do the trick, and he may have been a bit unlucky as he was slightly crossed and lost some momentum. "We were pleased with his run and we'll look for handicaps at Newmarket for him now. The track and the autumn ground will suit."  SIXTH RACE RESULT 4.45pm Beauty At Doncaster Handicap £20,000 total prize fund. For 3yo, rated 86-100 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below), 7f. Weights: highest weight 9st 7lb; minimum weight 8st 7lb. Penalties: after August 31st, each race won 6lb. Penalty value 1st £12,450.00 2nd £3,728.00 3rd £1,864.00 4th £932.00 5th £466.00 6th £234.00. 1) BRETON ROCK (IRE) (John Cook) David Simcock 3-9-04 Martin Lane [1] 12/1 2) ONE WORD MORE (IRE) (Tony Wechsler) Charlie Hills 3-9-06 Graham Gibbons [10] 25/1 3) GOLD HUNTER (IRE) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-9-04 Silvestre De Sousa [8] 7/1 4) REGAL DAN (IRE) (N Browne, Paul McNamara, Hon Mrs Napier) Charlie Hills 3-8-13 Ryan Moore [16] 5/1f 5) FLYMAN (George Murray) Richard Fahey 3-9-02 Lee Topliss [15] 6) FILS ANGES (IRE) (Dermot Hanafin) Michael Bell 3-9-02 Frankie Dettori [3] 7) MAKAFEH (Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum) Luca Cumani 3-9-04 Andrea Atzeni [11] 8) SECRETINTHEPARK (Mia Racing) Ed Mcmahon 3-9-07 Steve Drowne [9] 9) SECRET ART (IRE) (Circuit Racing) Ralph Beckett 3-8-13 Jim Crowley [14] 10) HOMAGE (IRE) (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing) Jeremy Noseda 3-9-02 William Buick [17] 11) AHERN (Qatar Racing Limited) David Barron 3-9-01 Harry Bentley [2] 12) CHILWORTH ICON (7Rus) Mick Channon 3-9-07 Martin Harley [5] 13) SHAHDAROBA (IRE) (The Links Partnership) Rod Millman v3-8-11 Pat Millman (7) [7] 14) MASARAH (IRE) (Mohammed Al Nabouda) Clive Brittain 3-9-05 Tom Queally [12] 15) LIFE PARTNER (IRE) (Godolphin) Charlie Appleby h3-9-06 Mickael Barzalona [6] 16) STEELRIVER (IRE) (B N T Racing) James Bethell 3-8-07 Paul Hanagan [13] Non-runners: Purcell (Going), Consign (Going) Time: 1m 27.46s           Distances: ½, ¾, ½, ½, ½, ½, hd, ¾, 3½, ½, 2½, 2½, 1¼, 2½, ¾ Breeder: George Kent   Breeding: Bahamian Bounty - Anna´s Rock (IRE) (Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)) Tote     Win £15.80       Place £3.40 £6.30 £2.30 £1.70   Exacta £398.10 Winning trainer:-Name: Simcock, David Born:  February 23, 1972 Based: Trillium Place, Newmarket Background: Began career as pupil assistant to Ian Balding and then moved to Lambourn where he enjoyed a stint with legendary Major Dick Hern. Completed his learning curve with a three-year spell as assistant trainer to Luca Cumani, coming into contact with stars such as Falbrav and Gossamer. Set up on own in 2004 with just 10 horses. Was best man at Martin Dwyer's wedding. First Group One Winner: Dream Ahead, Darley Prix Morny, Deauville, August 22, 2010 Other Major wins include: Darley July Cup (2011 Dream Ahead), Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (2010 Dream Ahead), Prix Morny (2010 Dream Ahead), Beverly D Stakes (2012 I'm A Dreamer), Cesarewitch (2009 Darley Sun), Investec Diomed Stakes (2010 Bushman), Qatar Bloodstock Dahlia Stakes (2011 I'm A Dreamer), Betfred Sprint Cup (2011 Dream Ahead), Qatar Prix de la Foret (2011 Dream Ahead) First runner and first winner: Cut And Dried, Lingfield, 14/02/04 Wins (2004-2012): 7; 4; 9; 24; 30; 44; 49; 68  Wins in 2013: 66 Winning Jockey: Lane, Martin Based: c/o David Simcock, Trillium Place, Newmarket Background: Previously based in Kilworth, Ireland and rode primarily for Frances Crowley before moving to Britain to join Karl Burke's stable for the 2009 season. Moved on to Alan Jarvis' yard when Burke was banned for a year in July, 2009 and is now attached to David Simcock's Newmarket stable. Champion apprentice for the 2010 season. Big Race Wins Include: John Smith's Cup (2010 Wigmore Hall) Winners in Britain (2009-2012): 28; 52*; 51; 54 *champion apprentice Wins in 2013: 43