Tracked sole rival, effort when not fluent 4 out and again next, every chance briefly 2 out, readily outpaced before last, no danger after op 5/2 tchd 2/1
ROCKY'S TREASURE has a bit in hand on his sole rival on hurdles ratings and he is taken to make a winning debut over fences in this opening novices' chase. Judge Earleis a winner over hurdles but may have to give best to his sole rival on his first outing over the larger obstacles.