tracked sole rival, effort when not fluent 4 out and again next, every chance briefly 2 out, readily outpaced before last, no danger after
made all from sole rival, not fluent 10th, driven when pressed and hit 2 out, drew clear before last, in no danger after, pushed out
ROCKY’S TREASURE is rated 132 over hurdles, 16lb higher than sole rival Judge Earle. He is the only one to have travelled up from Kim Bailey’s Gloucestershire base today and should make a winning start over fences if he puts in a clear round.
Judge Earle (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, went 2nd before last, kept on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Vivant (12-5) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Rocky's Treasure (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd 7th, challenged next, led after 4 out, headed 2 out, no extra flat, 4th of 7, 8 1/2l behind Black Sam Bella (11-2) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (3) gd in May.