made all, 2 lengths clear when hit last, ridden out flat, ran on well
tracked winner throughout, blundered 2nd, ridden before 2 out, 2 lengths down in clear 2nd last, kept on same pace, no impression flat
chased leaders, hit 4 out, soon outpaced, no chance with clear leaders after
chased leaders on outer, outpaced by clear pair after 4 out, no chance in remote 3rd from next
Caius Marcius has won twice here over hurdles but has been a little disappointing in his two runs to date over the larger obstacles, including one at this track. ONE FOR BILLY was just beaten on his chasing bow at Ffos Las and then made no mistake at Fontwell. He shoulders a penalty but look a nice prospect and can give the weight away to Graineyhill, who tackles fences for the first time and will probably be shown to better effect when racing over further and on much softer ground. Cool Valley has been well beaten in both starts to date under Rules.
One For Billy 10-11fav (12-3) Tracked leader, hit 2 out, shaken up to lead before last, pecked last, ridden out, won at Stratford 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Salto Chisco (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 4 ran.
Caius Marcius (IRE) 8-15fav (10-12) Tracked leading pair, close up in 2nd 3 out, poised to challenge after next, 2 lengths down when ridden and one pace approaching last, kept on, unable to get on terms with winner flat, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Okotoks (10-12) at Hexham 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Cool Valley (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Held up in last pair, modest 4th from 9th, never on terms with leading trio, 4th of 7, 34 1/4l behind Dear Sire (11-9) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) gd in Jul.
Graineyhill (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Towards rear and in rear from halfway, ridden from 4 out and 6th from 2 out, no impression in 5th before last and kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 8, 8l behind Fleurys Fort (10-3) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
