tracked leaders, ridden after 9th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
held up, headway approaching 8th, every chance 2 out, unable to quicken flat
held up in mid-division, headway approaching 9th, weakened before 3 out where mistake, tailed off
led until after 9th, weakened 3 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, went 2nd 8th, led after next, headed 3 out, mistake and weakened next
tracked leaders, took keen hold, challenged after 9th, led 3 out, not fluent last, driven out
held up towards rear, ridden and well beaten after 9th, tailed off
mid-division, behind 9th, mistake and unseated rider 3 out (jockey then pulled horse to floor)
mid-division, ridden and struggling 7th, behind 9th, tailed off
held up in rear, headway after 9th, went 3rd 2 out, no impression when jumped badly right last
tracked leader until 8th, weakened after next, tailed off
tracked leaders on outside, took keen hold, mistake 7th, weakened 3 out
This looks the stronger of the two divisions and there will be plenty of interest in Miracle House, who has had 16 starts over hurdles but was only beaten a neck by the promising Dj Milan at Wetherby last month. Parkam Jack has won between the flags and was only beaten half-a-length in a bumper here on his debut under Rules while The Rockies might appreciate the step up in distance after a couple of decent efforts over 2m. BENVOLIO won a point-to-point in Ireland in April and is a half-brother to staying hurdlers On The Other Hand and Sir Ejay. Now with Paul Nicholls, he can make a winning start under Rules.
Benvolio (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Coumeenoole Lady.
Deciding Moment (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 8th, outpaced 3 out, not fluent 2 out, stayed on flat, 5th of 13, 14l behind Coronea Lilly (10-5) at Ludlow 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Deed Of Gift (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, effort 4 out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, well behind According To Trev (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Johnny No Cash (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Towards rear, ridden before 8th, tailed off before 4 out, 8th of 14, well behind Mr Tingle (11-5) at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Miracle House (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) With leader, led 2nd, soon headed, led again next, headed after 7th, led again 9th, jumped right from 10th where not fluent, soon headed, mistake 3 out, led when blundered last, headed close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Dj Milan (11-5) at Wetherby 3m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Parkam Jack 4-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway before halfway to chase leaders, went 4th over 4f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind My Lad Percy (10-13) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gs.
Portmeade 3-1 (12-0) Trckd ldrs til outpcd 2 out, 4th of 8, 11l behind Cabinteely (12-0) at Bonvilston 3m ptp gf.
Secret Legend 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, weakened from 4 out, 6th of 11, 36l behind According To Trev (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Shinrock Beat 18-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, weakened after 4 out, 8th of 13, well behind Martial Law (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
The Rockies (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway after 5th, one pace and no impression on leaders flat, 4th of 10, 8l behind Faha (10-5) at Worcester 2m nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Triomphal (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened before 4 out, 7th of 11, well behind According To Trev (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Midnight Myth 16-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 46l behind Awaywiththegreys (10-13) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
