led, not always fluent, headed 3 out, 3rd and no impression next
tracked leaders on outside, took keen hold, went 2nd after 8th until next, went 2nd after 3 out, nudged into lead before last, ridden clear flat, comfortably
tracked leaders, mistake 11th, headway on outside 12th, led 3 out, headed before mistake last, stayed on same pace flat
not that fluent, tracked leader, pecked 6th, outpaced from 4 out, well beaten 4th 2 out
Rocky's Treasure is still improving and a thorough stayer. He jumps well and sets a pretty high standard on recent runs in Grade 2 company, though has to concede 5lb to less-exposed rivals. OK CORRAL will need to jump better than at Plumpton but that can almost be taken for granted. Second in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last season, another trip to The Festival will be on the cards if he lands this. Secret Investor came up against a smart novice on his chasing bow at Wincanton and will have learned plenty from that while a win at Exeter will have done wonders for the confidence of White Moon but the grey may not be up to this level yet.
Rocky's Treasure (IRE) 11-8fav (11-1) Led 1st, made rest, not fluent 5th, pushed clear before 3 out, in no danger after, driven out, comfortably, won at Doncaster 3m (1) gd in Dec beating Theclockisticking (11-1) by 17l, 4 ran.
Ok Corral (IRE) 2-9fav (11-0) Tracked leader, led 9th, blundered 12th, very easily, won at Plumpton 3m 2f (3) sft in Dec beating Impulsive Star (11-0) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.
Secret Investor 6-4 (11-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd at 5th, pushed along before 4 out, ridden and well held when mistake 2 out, 2nd of 5, 9l behind Bags Groove (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 4f (1) gd in Nov.
White Moon (GER) 4-6fav (10-12) Made all, slightly hampered by loose horse 4 out, clear after next, unchallenged, won at Exeter 2m 1f (3) gs in Jan beating The Last Day (10-12) by 4l, 5 ran.
