close up, went 3rd over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 5f out, tailed off over 3f out, pulled up 2f out
held up mid-division, weakened over 6f out, tailed off
held up in rear, headway over 6f out, weakened over 3f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon wandered, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, soon led, kept on well, driven out
tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened over 5f out
held up towards rear, headway on outer halfway, weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, outpaced halfway, soon tailed off
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, in touch over 3f out, soon weakened
COCK OF THE ROCK will find life a lot tougher from now on with a double penalty to contend with but Keith Goldsworthy's six-year-old is a likeable sort and the trainer has booked useful conditional Jake Greenall to reduce his burden in this. He may well be good enough to win again before going hurdling, though there are a couple of interesting newcomers in opposition here. Toledo Castle represents Jonjo O'Neill while Twilight Affair is a full sister to smart NH performer Perce's Rock and is one of three David Pipe runners in the field. Awaywiththegreys has hinted at ability and may be best of the rest.
Cock Of The Rock (IRE) 10-11fav (11-9) Made all, pushed along 3f out, ridden and pressed inside final furlong, in command towards finish, won at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun beating Vinomore (10-9) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Jimbury 12-1 (11-7) (cp) bhnd til pu 14, in a race won by Foc I Fum (12-0) at Chaddesley Corbett 3m ptp gd in May, 10 ran.
Marsh Lane (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, hanging right and struggling over 6f out, 8th of 11, 46l behind Jive Master (11-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
The Big Freeze (IRE) 6-4 (11-7) Rcd 4th/5th till fair 3rd 4out, no ex from next, no impress from 2out, ko onepcd, 3rd of 7, 14l behind Awareiness (11-7) at Ballybunion 3m ire ptp sft in Apr '10.
Warrants A Name (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Made all, kow from 2out, won at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp gd in Jun beating Bearly Legal (12-0) by 4l, 17 ran.
Awaywiththegreys (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Ballyclough (10-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Grey Dream (FR) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders on inside, driven 5f out, lost place over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 7th of 10, 25l behind Atlanta Falcon (11-1) at Perth 2m NH flat (6) gf in Jun.
Royal Alcor (IRE) Chevalier gelding out of Arundhati.
Toledo Castle (IRE) Pierre gelding out of Nikkicola.
Perfect Catch (IRE) Beneficial mare out of Maryobee.
Midnight Myth 14-1 (9-13) Pulled hard in rear, under pressure over 4f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 4th of 12, 11l behind Blase Chevalier (11-2) at Southwell 2m mares n h flat (6) gd in Jun.
Twilight Affair Dansili filly out of Twilight Secret.
Alsalaal Sakhee gelding out of Recherchee.
Welsh Rock Rock Of Gibraltar gelding out of Opari.
Gayety (IRE) Snurge mare out of Orwell Gaye.
