took keen hold, held up behind leaders, challenged 3 out, soon led, clear when not fluent 2 out, stayed on well
held up, not fluent 3rd, mistake 5th, soon weakened
led until 3rd, pressed leader, ridden before 3 out, 3rd and beaten 2 out, weakened last
pressed leader when not fluent 1st, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon beaten, one pace
chased leaders on outside, not fluent 1st, ridden after 5th, weakened 2 out
HALLINGS COMET (NAP) loves it here and was not for catching at the start of the month. Though not getting any younger, it would be a surprise to see Shaun Lycett’s 10-year-old make all again. Noah And The Ark was always travelling well when successful at Ffos Las 12 days ago and is one who would appreciate a strong gallop. Magical Thomas has been threatening to get his head back in front but Lock's Corner has a bit to prove now and Mountain Rock would benefit from a drop in the weights.
Noah And The Ark (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Held up in rear, tracked leaders going well before omitted 2 out, shaken up approaching omitted last, ridden to lead final 100 yards, ran on (all flights in home straight omitted, low sun), won at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Carntop (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
Mountain Rock (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Always behind, 8th of 9, 30 1/2l behind Floki (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Magical Thomas 20-1 (12-1) Led after 1st, ridden after 2 out, hit last, soon headed, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Global Tour (11-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Hallings Comet 7-2 (11-1) Made virtually all, stayed on well flat and drawing away final 100 yards, won at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Haafapiece (11-6) by 3 1/4l, 8 ran.
Lock's Corner (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Led early, chased winner, not fluent 2nd, lost 2nd next, struggling 5th, soon behind, last of 8, dist behind Hallings Comet (11-1) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
