led, headed before 4th, left in clear lead 8th, unchallenged
tracked leaders, quickly pulled up before 8th
tracked leaders, led before 4th until mistake and unseated rider 8th
in rear and in touch, left poor 2nd from 8th, no impression
BOB AND CO proved uncontrollable on debut for Nicholls and Maxwell but is afforded another chance as the French import has by far and away the best form on offer. He is some 21lb clear on official ratings. Swift Crusader and Pass The Hat not only have plenty to find with the selection but also have major absences to overcome, with the latter just preferred of the pair. However, Ballynagour could prove the main threat if able to navigate a clear round as he's been travelling nicely enough when coming down on two of his last three starts.
Bob And Co (FR) Evensjfav (12-6) Pulled hard, led, not fluent 4th or 9th, rider having problems after 11th and looked difficult to control, pulled up before 12th (jockey reported he was having cramps in his legs), at Warwick 3m (6) sft in Jan.
Pass The Hat 11-8fav (11-11) (tt) led til hdd 3 out; wknd nxt, 3rd of 4, 11l behind Tricky Silence (11-7) at Edgcote 3m gd in Apr.
Swift Crusador 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 6th, 4th and no extra 3 out, 4th of 8, 25 1/2l behind Ardmayle (11-5) at Sandown 2m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Ballynagour (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up, pulled hard, pecked 7th, just under 3 lengths 4th when fell 4 out, at Ludlow 3m (5) sft in Jan.
