soon led, headed before 4th, led again 5th, pushed and ridden after 2 out, kept on gamely after last, comfortably
close-up, still travelled well when fell 3 out
close-up, hit 5th, ridden after 2 out and weakened
midfield, ridden after 2 out, kept on one pace
midfield, travelled powerfully to track leader 2 out, pushed entering home straight, ridden after last but never getting to winner
midfield on outer, pushed briefly after 5th, perhaps starting to struggle when hampered and unseated rider after 3 out
prominent, led before 4th, headed before 5th, pushed and weakened after 4 out, well behind when hampered slightly 3 out, tailed off
towards rear, hampered after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on but never competitive
midfield, still travelled well when brought down 3 out
in rear, progress on outside before 3 out, 3rd when ridden turning for home, no match for front two but kept on well
midfield, struggling to hold position when pushed after 5th, dropped to rear and ridden after 4 out, well behind when hampered and unseated rider after 3 out
prominent, raced keenly, weakening when ridden before 3 out, hampered slightly before 2 out, tailed off
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Hey Bob is likely to be popular on a first start for Olly Murphy and since wind surgery. The market should reflect his chance but his best form has come with some cut in the ground, although he is on a very decent mark if his new yard can eke out some improvement. Sweeping Rock continues to perform consistently but a sole hurdling success came back in 2017 which inevitably tempers confidence. He has a talented pilot on board and should be there or thereabouts as is often the case. Shanandoa has toughed it out to gain two narrow victories and that attitude should make him competitive but Espressino ran really well in a similar contest at Warwick only 11 days ago, form which now gives him every chance.
Espressino 9-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 5th, challenged 2 out, soon switched left, held by winner flat, kept on, 2nd of 14, 4 1/4l behind Coral (12-0) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Translink 40-1 (11-4) In rear, pushed along before 3 out and made brief headway, never dangerous from 2 out, 6th of 12, 25 1/4l behind Restandbethankful (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in May.
Magical Thomas 10-3fav (10-13) Led after 1st until after 3 out, ridden and lost 2nd before next, weakened and hit 2 out, 6th of 15, 27 3/4l behind Mawlood (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
Wilde Water (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Prominent, not fluent 5th and lost place, ridden 6th, in rear 4 out, well beaten when pulled up before 2 out, at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Shanandoa 3-1 (10-5) Midfield, headway to chase leaders 6th, led after 2 out, pushed along and headed approaching last, rallied well to lead final 100yds, won at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Ronde De Nuit (11-6) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Jumping Jack (IRE) 125-1 (9-9) Held up, struggling over 3f out, 6th of 8, 27 1/2l behind Lady Isabel (11-0) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Kuiper Belt (USA) 14-1 (10-1) Held up in touch, outpaced after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, dist behind Bembridge (10-8) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in May.
Ingenuity 22-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, pushed along 3 out, went modest 4th before last, no impression, 4th of 9, 12 1/2l behind Master Artist (11-4) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Sweeping Rock (IRE) 17-2 (10-10) In touch in mid-division, headway 7th, went 2nd 3 out, not fluent 2 out, lost 2nd flat, dropped to 4th and one pace 75 yards out, 4th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Veiled Secret (11-4) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Uae Soldier (USA) 150-1 (9-9) Led, headed over 10f out, lost place 9f out, behind final 5f, last of 8, dist behind Lady Isabel (11-0) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Richie Valentine 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, smooth progress to lead after 3 out, ridden along before 2 out and headed, 3rd and staying on after last, rallied to get up for 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 4 1/4l behind Alramz (10-8) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Party Potential (USA) 33-1 (10-7) Held up and always towards rear, 12th of 15, dist behind Manor Park (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Mi Laddo (IRE) 18-1 (10-4) Towards rear, smooth headway 2 out, going well before last, held every chance, no extra final 110 yds, 4th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Wynford (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Hey Bob (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Disputed lead, led 4th, not fluent 5th, pressed 2 out, headed before last, no extra, 2nd of 13, 7 1/2l behind Top Beak (11-12) at Catterick 2m hcp (5) gs in Mar.
