left 2nd at 1st, hampered by loose horse 3rd, led 5th, joined 10th, ridden 3 out, asserted last, ran on
left in lead 1st, hampered before next, hampered 3rd, headed 5th, joined leader 10th, ridden and every chance 3 out, kept on one pace
led and slowed up approaching 1st and jumped awkwardly and unseated rider
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Floating Rock won over 2m here earlier and had every chance at Hexham yesterday. He’d carry a penalty in this if successful while Captain Ivan finished second of four runners over a shorter trip at the track a fortnight ago and can figure again if lasting home. ZOFFALEE is more exposed over fences but made a bold bid when caught in the closing stages over these obstacles last time and gets another chance today. Dual hurdles winner Salley Gardens makes his chasing debut with something to prove off his current mark.
Salley Gardens (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Not always fluent, held up behind leaders, ridden and went 3rd before 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 5, 13 1/2l behind Ask Paddington (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Zoffalee (FR) 11-1 (12-0) Close up in rear, tracked leaders 3 out, ridden and every chance next, ran on, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Loughermore (10-7) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Captain Ivan (IRE) 5-2 (12-1) Led, ridden after 2 out, headed approaching the last, readily outpaced by winner run-in, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 4, 6 1/2l behind Atlantic Storm (11-4) at Southwell 2m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Floating Rock (GER) 11-2 (11-6) Led until 1st, led 6th, headed next, outpaced 2 out, kept on same pace flat, 3rd of 5, 9 1/2l behind Ash Tree Meadow (11-0) at Perth 2m (3) gd in Jun.
