mid-division, headway 5 out, chased leaders next, soon weakened
held up in touch, headway 5 out, led 3 out, soon headed, weakened after 2 out
behind, headway 5 out, never on terms
led, driven and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, weakened 5 out
tracked leaders, under pressure 4 out, soon weakened
behind, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, led 3 out, soon headed, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway 4 out, led approaching last, ran on (no time taken)
towards rear, behind before halfway
held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened before last
in touch, effort 3 out, led before next, strongly challenged and headed when fell last
There's not a great deal to choose between Word Of Warning, ROCKYS CHOICE and Cool Bob on official figures whilst there are some interesting alternatives. Rockys Choice came within a head of opening his account at Stratford on his latest outing and holds obvious claims on just his third start for this yard as there should be more to come. Cool Bob has a little more to prove having failed to make the frame in seventeen starts in Ireland but he has a chance on the handicapper's figures and will be worth noting if the money arrives. Word Of Warning has performed consistently over hurdles and should give his running again which may prove to be good enough in this company whilst Breeze With Ease represents a respected combination and could be more competitive in this company. Art Value and Seedless need a market check as they make their hurdling bows but we'll side with Rockys Choice.
Born West (USA) 20-1 (11-7) Prominent, ridden and lost place 8th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Fishguard Filly (11-2) at Fontwell 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gd in Mar, 17 ran.
Breeze With Ease (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway to 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th and no impression next, moderate 5th last, weakened run-in, 8th of 17, 26l behind Onzo Mor (11-4) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl sft in Jul.
Cool Bob (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Mid-division, no impression when fell 3 out, in a race won by Moscow Mo Chuisle (10-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jun, 17 ran.
Cut To (USA) 150-1 (11-0) Steadied start, held up behind, struggling 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Right Option (10-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul, 14 ran.
Give Us The Nod 100-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, weakened 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Night Cru (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun, 14 ran.
Ja Myford 25-1 (11-0) In touch, weakened last, 4th of 13, 11l behind Mission Control (10-12) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Rockys Choice (IRE) 9-4 (11-0) Held up in rear, chased leaders 6th, led 2 out, mistake last, caught post, 2nd of 10, hd behind Bannville (11-0) at Stratford 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Word of Warning 9-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, hampered 5th, headway approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 10, 9l behind Zafar (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Art Value 11-2 (8-5) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 12th of 14, 16l behind Fleur De Lion (8-3) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-55 (6) gf (flat).
Royal Tender (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 1st, on and off bridle, mistake and dropped last 8th, behind next, pulled up before 10th, in a race won by Armenian Boy (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f beg chase (4) gs in Jul, 5 ran.
Simply Splendid (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 15, 34l behind Hot Oscar (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Seedless 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 32l behind Murcar (8-13) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May (flat).
