tracked leaders, hung left, every chance when hit 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace
led until after 1st, tracked leader, hit 6th and 7th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
led after 1st, blundered and headed 2 out, 3rd and held when stumbled and fell approaching last
tracked leader, blundered 4 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, took closer order 4 out, led 2 out, stayed on strongly, ridden out
held up, headway approaching 4 out, soon outpaced, staying on when pecked 2 out, left 3rd approaching last
took keen hold in touch, effort 4 out, soon weakened
INCHIDALY ROCK can defy a penalty but Cobra and Arturo Uno look interesting participants. Owned by Harry Findlay, Inchidaly Rock came to the Paul Nicholls outfit with a fair reputation after landing a number of Irish points beforehand. He did not disappoint his backers on British debut and should be up to following up here. Cobra was near listed class on the flat in Ireland. He may have needed his first run back so expect Evan Williams' charge to leave that form well behind. Arturo Uno was another to disappoint last time out. He had exhibited distinct signs of ability in a couple of bumpers last spring. Pause And Clause won a bumper at this track last month. It is no surprise to see Emma Lavelle electing to already step him up in trip. Best Of Three shaped with promise in an Irish point and he makes a debut for Philip Hobbs. Prairie Spirit was a winner over middle distances on the flat in France so his first effort in England had to be a nasty surprise for all concerned. Inchidaly Rock can continue his progression up the ranks this afternoon.
Inchidaly Rock (IRE) 5-4fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway 6th, led approaching 3 out, shaken up flat, stayed on well, won at Exeter 2m 5f nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov beating Junior (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Arturo Uno (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Prominent, steadied into mid-division approaching 3rd, hit 7th, progress next, ridden approaching 3 out, beaten when not fluent last, 4th of 11, 18l behind Awesome George (10-9) at Ludlow 2m 5f hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Best of Three (IRE) (12-0) 2nd of 17, 10l behind Fastandloose (12-0) at Castletown Geog' 3m ire ptp gd in Apr '07.
Cobra (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Led until after 2nd, pressed leader until weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 11, 25l behind Awesome George (10-9) at Ludlow 2m 5f hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Duke of Miskin 40-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden 3 out, every chance and jumped left 2 out, weakening and jumping left approaching last, 3rd of 15, 5l behind The Gossmoor Yank (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Master Cobbler (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Pulled hard early, ridden and weakened 8th, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Definity (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov, 13 ran.
Pause And Clause (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) In touch and keen, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov beating Pennellis (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Prairie Spirit (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Led until 2nd, chased leader, weakening when mistake 6th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Wessex King (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov, 13 ran.
Darn Hot 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway and chased leader halfway, led 7f out, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 13, 15l behind Megabill (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) gs in Nov.
