led briefly 1st, chased leader, mistake 3rd, switched left 5th, ridden before 3 out, soon beaten, last and no extra 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, ridden after 2 out, challenged last, soon led, stayed on well
chased leaders, driven in 3rd after 2 out, unable to challenge, kept on
NonRunner
Hometown Hero has won between the flags and has had wind surgery since disappointing on his final start over hurdles. Bowtogreatness was biting off more than he could chew in a Grade 1 at Aintree in April but has been lightly raced as has Monbeg Genius, another with form in points. Doctor Ken proved to be a tough novice over timber but we prefer the claims of REE OKKA. He’s placed around here over hurdles and a win over this trip at Chepstow last December has worked out well. The switch to fences shouldn’t be a problem given his point-to-point background.
Ree Okka 4-1fav (10-6) Mid-division, ridden out wide between last two, no impression, 7th of 17, 20 3/4l behind Green Book (10-6) at Sandown 2m 7f hcp (1) gs in Feb.
Monbeg Genius (IRE) 13-8 (11-8) Close 2nd, led 8th, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and edged left, in command last, edged left and well clear last, won at Chepstow 3m (4) gd in Mar beating Mr Glass (11-13) by 14l, 3 ran.
Doctor Ken (FR) 8-11fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, pressed winner 2 out, soon every chance, driven out flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Super Six (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gd in Mar.
Hometown Hero (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Held up off the pace in last pair,, last of 17, dist behind Complete Unknown (11-3) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Bowtogreatness (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, chasing leaders after 1st, lost place 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, dist behind Gelino Bello (11-7) at Aintree 3m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
