always behind, tailed off from 8th, pulled up before 2 out
held up, 6 and in touch when fell 8th
always prominent, ridden 4 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with winner
chased winner, stumbled 3rd, lost 2nd before next, mistake 7th, weakened next, tailed off
held up and pulled hard, steady headway 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
not jumped well, held up, stayed on approaching last, never near leaders
always behind, tailed off after 8th
made all, clear 3 out, ran on well
held up, headway after 3rd, chased winner next, mistake 7th, lost 2nd approaching 4 out, stayed on same pace
This is not the best of betting mediums and only a tentative vote goes to Rookery Lad over the likes of Chem's Truce, Cooling Castle and Big Wheel to name but three. Rookery Lad does at least boast some experience over the bigger obstacles and lines up having only found one too good since having his attention switched to fences. Chasing home the highly-rated River City on his chase debut at Stratford was no disgrace, and as he appeared to run out of steam when runner-up at Market Rasen next time, Chris Kellett's charge will find today's less exacting trip more to his liking. Chem's Truce took on fair company over hurdles and can pay to follow in time but may need this first outing since March. Cooling Castle is interesting as his trainer has been very profitable to follow, and with Andy Thornton booked to ride, should be kept on the right side. Dual Kelso scorer Big Wheel has a long absence to overcome so is another that cannot be relied on to be ready. He was nothing special over timber but may be placed to good effect eventually. All in all, Rookery Lad's experience makes him the one to be on.
