keen, raced on outside throughout, headway 4f out, stayed on well to lead final furlong
keen, headway over 4f out, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, every chance 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, led after 5f, headed halfway, led again over 4f out, challenged 2f out, headed over 1f, one pace
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, led after halfway, weakening when headed 4f out
towards rear, ridden and headway 5f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out to chase leaders, plugged on
led, headed after 5f, ridden and weakened over 3f out
The market should prove interesting with the likes of winning pointer Ballydub and Dempsey's half-brother Murphy just two to keep a close eye on but Half Cocked is taken to go one better than on last month's debut over course and distance. He was beaten 6 lengths into second that day but is sure to come on for the experience and shouldn't be far away at the finish if ridden closer to the pace. Billie Magern showed a glimmer of ability in a Junior Bumper on debut and is bred to appreciate a trip in time whilst Murphy was sent off a short-priced favourite on debut last year and could be hard to beat if translating his homework to the track. Mexican Honeymoon has also run well enough to merit consideration but Half Cocked has the form in the book and can prevail.
Alderluck (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Always behind, 11th of 14, 31l behind Big Eared Fran (10-7) at Sandown 2m nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Ballydub (IRE) (12-0) pulled up 3 out in race won by Niron Counsel (12-0) at Maralin 3m ire ptp gf in Oct, 10 ran.
Half Cocked 14-1 (11-2) Held up, steady headway over 4f out, chased winner inside final 2f, soon one pace, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Latanier (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 2f nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Karinga Magic 80-1 (10-8) Held up, headway over 5f out, weakened 3f out, 10th of 13, 39l behind Hello You (11-4) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Kilcop House (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Never a factor, 10th of 14, 19l behind Calaficial (11-0) at Lingfield 2m mdn nhf (6) pol in Dec.
Mexican Honeymoon 12-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, led over 2f out, soon hung left, headed approaching final furlong no extra, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Black Ven (11-0) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Dec.
Silver Ring 66-1 (10-9) Mid-division, under pressure 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Blackpool Billy (10-11) at Towcester 2m nhf (4) sft in Nov.
Upham Atom 6-1 (10-1) Towards rear, outpaced halfway, headway 5f out, hard ridden and kept on, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Choumakeur (11-4) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) hvy in Feb.
Flanagans Choice (IRE) Lord of Appeal mare, half-sister to 7f winner Santa's Son.
Freeze The Dream 100-1 (10-2) Mid-division, behind final 10f, tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Den of Iniquity (11-2) at Warwick 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec '06.
Petite Pistolet (IRE) Pistolet Bleu mare, half-sister to winning hurdler Bucktime and chaser Royal Corrouge.
Billie Magern 12-1 (10-5) Chased leaders until weakened over 5f out, 9th of 13, 17l behind Awesome George (10-5) at Exeter 1m 5f nhf (5) sft in Dec.
Murphy (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, last of 16, well behind Marleybow (10-10) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gd in Apr.
