led until 1st, tracked leader, led 5th until 8th, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
led 1st until 5th, led 8th, headed after 4 out, rallied under pressure to hold, every chance from last, rider soon dropped whip, held close hme
raced in last, hit 4th, jumped very slowly and lost touch 6th, tailed off
held up in 3rd, took keen hold, nipped through on inside to lead after 4 out, ridden approaching last, soon strongly pressed, stayed on
Only four runners go to post for the second race but it looks a little trappy with three of the four holding genuine chances but the winner for us is WEST WITH THE WIND from Miss Sarenne and Askmemroe. The selection will have to jump his fences better today but he looks the type to do well at this game. He is already better over fences than hurdles and won his latest start very easily. This is a step up in class but he has fewer question marks about him than the rest. The Henderson horse must be respected but she is a young horse running against the boys over an inadequate trip. The Irish contender Askmeroe has good recent form but that has all been on heavy ground. Any time he has raced on a quicker surface he has disappointed and is passed over for West With The Wind
Askmeroe (IRE) 8-11fav (11-12) Made all, jumped well, clear after 2 out, not extended, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase hvy in Apr beating South Liberties (11-12) by 21l, 10 ran.
West With The Wind Evensfav (10-12) Made all, soon clear, not fluent 3rd, 9th or 3 out, unchallenged, won at Ludlow 2m nov chs (3) gf in Apr beating Remember Bampi (10-5) by 21l, 5 ran.
Overrule (USA) 3-1 (11-11) Held up in last trio, headway 5th, stayed on approaching last, keeping on when not much room flat, one pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Breaking Storm (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Apr.
Miss Sarenne (FR) 15-2 (11-5) Held up in rear, headway after 7th, mistake 3 out, challenged next, ridden to lead last, headed flat, no impression final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Maraafeq (11-7) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Mar.