led, ridden 3 out, joined when not fluent last, headed towards finish
chased leaders, went 2nd after 6th, challenging when not fluent 2 out, ridden before last, led towards finish
chased leader, slow 1st, lost 2nd after 6th, lost touch 15th
not fluent in last, behind 11th, tailed off 14th
Commodore Barry makes the long trek north for Kim Bailey and has an obvious chance to add to his impressive hurdle record of four wins from seven starts as he makes his chasing bow. However, he hasn't been seen since January and might just be worth taking on with GET OUT THE GATE. who also tackles larger obstacles for the first time. The Goldie charge has been far from disgraced in some really good-quality contests over timber recently and should deliver a leading account if taking to fences with fitness assured. Spinning Scooter has the benefit of chasing experience but needs to up his game here and Ciarabella has yet to make any real impression.
Commodore Barry (IRE) 6-4jfav (10-12) Led and set even pace, hit 7th, headed approaching 3 out, soon no chance with easy winner, joined for well held 2nd at the last, weakened and lost that placing towards finish, 3rd of 4, 24 1/4l behind Nadaitak (10-12) at Doncaster 3m (1) gd in Jan.
Get Out The Gate (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway and effort 2 out, ridden to chase front pair between last 2, kept on same pace, well held in 3rd from last, 3rd of 6, 10l behind Go Another One (11-5) at Perth 3m lst (1) gd in Apr.
Spinning Scooter 12-1 (10-12) Led, jumped slowly 4th, joined 12th, blundered 14th, headed and dropped to 3rd next, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, weakened next, 3rd of 4, 13l behind Mistress Massini (11-5) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Ciarabella (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, beaten 5 out, 8th of 11, 33 1/2l behind Quiet Penny (11-5) at Newcastle 3m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
