Rock gives McCoy and McManus a timely boost
The well-backed 3/1 favourite jumped into the lead four fences from home but needed all of McCoy’s strength and determination in the closing stages (subsequently severely cautioned) to see off Conna Castle by a half-length with the very unlucky Reisk Superman third, having made a crucial mistake when challenging at the final fence.
“He did it well and it was a good prize from him to win,” said Fozzy Stack, son and assistant to winning trainer Tommy. “He made his customary one or two mistakes but, when it was needed, he jumped the last three well.
