prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace fom over 1f out
always prominent, led over 3f out, soon ridden, edged right 1f out, driven out
mid-division, no impression final 5f
mid-division, ridden 6f out, some headway and hanging left over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, weakened 10f out, tailed off 7f out, soon pulled up
always in rear, well behind 7f out, tailed off
towards rear, not much room bend 12f out, well behind final 6f, tailed off
prominent, awkward on bend 12f out, soon lost place, tailed off 7f out, soon pulled up
tracked leaders, took keen hold, stayed on same pace final 2f
in rear, awkward on bend 12f out, struggling final 7f
in rear, ridden over 6f out, headway over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
mid-division, took keen hold, weakened over 5f out, tailed off
towards rear, awkward on bend 12f out, headway 8f out, soon ridden, chased winner over 2 out, hung right over 1f out, stayed on
Tom George's ARTHUR'S PASS has found one too good in two outings so far, both over course and distance, and he can go one better today with the main dangers rated as Whereveryougoigo and Victrix Gale. The daughter of Presenting makes her debut today but is trained by Nicky Henderson and he does well with his runners in this grade so she has to be strongly considered. Keith Goldsworthy's Cock Of The Rock has shown progressive form in points and has claims on his rules debut, while Tim Vaughan's Dubrovnick needs to improve on previous form to get involved at the end of the race. David Pipe's Yu Tiger is another interesting newcomer and the son of Haafhd has to be respected, particularly if the market speaks in his favour. Peter Bowen's Whereveryougoigo ran well when finding just Vicpol too good on his recent debut at Stratford and he has every chance but marginal preference is for Arthur's Pass.
Arthur's Pass 3-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, went 2nd 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Mossley (10-13) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Cock Of The Rock (IRE) 6-4 (11-7) won at Great Trethew 2m 4f ptp gf in Apr beating Jopero (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Drink Up 14-1 (12-0) In tch til fell 10, in a race won by Moscow Mule (12-0) at Ashorne 3m ptp in May, 14 ran.
Dubrovnick (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Prom til slpd up app 11, in a race won by Copper Carroll (11-7) at Bonvilston 3m ptp in May, 11 ran.
King's Lion (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 20, 9l behind Our Only Option (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 2f N H flat gf in Apr.
Stonehenge Lad (AUS) Hawk Wing gelding out of Aretha.
Vrondi (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) 5th of 10, 26l behind Sternenzelt (12-0) at Bangor-on-dee Points 2m 4f ptp gd in May.
Martin Scruff (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Robo's Sister.
Papa Noel Paris House gelding out of Diamond Rouge.
Whereveryougoigo (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Held up in mid-division, pushed along 7f out, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, ran green, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 12l behind Vicpol (10-9) at Stratford 2m NH flat (6) gf.
Yu Tiger (IRE) Haafhd gelding out of Pure.
Spe Salvi (IRE) Beneficial mare out of Decent Preacher.
Theatrical Spirit Baryshnikov mare out of Dickies Girl.
Victrix Gale (IRE) Presenting filly out of Ballyclough Gale.
