mid-division, headway over 7f out, pressed winner from 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well
chased leader until halfway, soon behind
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
held up in touch, headway 5f out, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace
held up behind, ran wide after 2 furlongs, headway after 6 furlongs, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace
held up towards rear, hampered at 2 furlongs, steady headway from 6f out, chased winner over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led 5f out, ridden 1f out, kept on gamely under pressure, all out
hung left throughout, always behind
led, headed 5f out, weakened 3f out
chased leaders until weakened 4f out
in touch, outpaced halfway, stayed on again from 2f out
held up mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 1f out, switched left inside final, ran on
Although Foxton Brook and Ten Pressed Men hail from top yards, the slightly more experienced Roznic may have their measure on this occasion. Roznic created a favourable impression when third to Moorlands Return here at Kempton, picking up really well after losing his place, and going into many notebooks in the process. If he was with a fashionable stable, Roznic would probably be much shorter than he is likely to be, and is the one to beat. Nicky Henderson has a tremendous record in bumpers so Foxton Brook will have plenty of supporters on his debut, as no doubt will Ten Pressed Men from the Jonjo O'Neill yard. Cyrium looks best of the rest to have raced so far, although he needs to settle more than he did at Ludlow. Bets are best kept to a minimum in the finale, but Roznic is the percentage call.
