mid-division, went 2nd 4 out, hit next, led after last, all out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
mid-division, behind from 14th
led to 1st, chased leader, hit 5th, weakening when hit 12th, behind when unseated rider next
with leader, led 1st, headed 3rd, led again 4th, clear from 13th, headed after last, soon ridden, kept on one pace flat
chased leaders, led 3rd, headed next, weakened from 13th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
held up behind, tailed off when pulled up before 15th
always behind, pulled up before 7th
chased leaders, went 2nd at the 13th, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, weakened from 14th
in touch, ridden 4 out, stayed on to take 3 on flat, nearest at finish
Rostock, Mighty Willing and Starbuck are three against the field in this maiden hunter chase and the confident vote goes to Rostock. The selection will go well in the conditions and he need only reproduce his latest point-to-point form to score. Mighty Willing rates the main danger on his latest second behind Dorans Magic last time out but that was over a longer trip and he may not have the pace for this shorter trip. Starbuck is another that could go well as he has experience of regulation fences. He was third behind Nesbit on his last run in this grade and he won his last point in good style so he has definite place claims. Of the remainder Hoh Tel has a good jockey booked and he has a chance on his best form but he continues to be beset by jumping problems and for that reason he is opposed. The same comment applies to Cross River and for the winner we return to Rostock.
