pressed leader, led over 6f out, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, led again inside final furlong, headed near finish
held up, headway over 3f out, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, led again near finish
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, took keen hold, lost touch 6f out, tailed off, pulled up
tracked leaders, ridden 10f out, weakened over 3f out
led, headed over 6f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway 10f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, challenged 3f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 5f out, hampered 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon weakened
WOOD BANK is related to several winning jumpers and his dam is from the same family as the brilliant Denman. Nicky Henderson has booked the champion for his newcomer and the hint should be taken. Cock Of The Rock has been off the track for almost a year but won over C&D on his first start under Rules and can't be ignored. Mckyla was third at Uttoxeter on his debut last July, while Barton Stacey has won between the flags though may struggle for pace against some of these. Dirty Bertie wasn't beaten far when fifth at Exeter earlier this month and looks the pick of the remainder.
Cock Of The Rock (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Always prominent, led over 3f out, soon ridden, edged right 1f out, driven out, won at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gf in Jun beating Victrix Gale (10-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Barton Stacey (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Led to 2; midfield when ur 10, in a race won by Wayward Frolic (11-7) at Cherrybrook 3m ptp gd in Apr, 11 ran.
Dirty Bertie (FR) 7-2 (11-2) Held up behind, pushed along and outpaced 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on final 2f, 5th of 9, 7l behind Bahira (11-1) at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (6) fm.
Frevo (FR) 100-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, 15th of 17, well behind Thunderstorm (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gs in Dec '09.
Independant Sam (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, pushed along 9f out, behind 6f out, 8th of 10, 24l behind Lataradud (10-7) at Worcester 2m cond NH flat (6) gd.
Quotidian 14-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear on outer, headway 7f out to chase leaders, weakened over 3f out, last of 9, 36l behind Bahira (11-1) at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (6) fm.
Lundy Bay Tobougg gelding out of Nazaaha.
Woodbank Needwood Blade gelding out of Potter's Gale.
Flying Snow Fair Mix mare out of Royale Pearl.
Mckyla (IRE) 7-2 (10-4) Mid-division, hampered on inside over 10f out, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Hallmark Harry (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Rhyming Kirkwall mare out of Danny Rhy.
Bobs Present Presenting filly out of Bobs Bay.
