Howwoulduno has been running over hurdles but would have a chance on his last run over fences at Down Royal just over a year ago. Un Noble completed a double at this level around two years ago but hasn't had much racing subsequently and Argentix, a winner over fences in France, didn't appear to enjoy soft ground at Carlisle last month. CASUAL CAVALIER won three times between November and January last season and was attempting to concede Las Tunas 18lb when beaten two lengths here in February. He's 6lb better off and has the advantage of a recent run so should take revenge and land this. The remaining pair are also respected in what looks a tight handicap.
Howwoulduno (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Left at start, eventually jumped off, always completely tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind William B (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Un Noble (FR) 25-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, hit 4 out, weakened next, 8th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Jester Jet (11-5) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in May.
Argentix (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Led, headed before and mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 18 1/2l behind Un Guet Apens (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Casual Cavalier (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up 4th, went 3rd 5th, pecked 7th, awkward 5 out, no impression 3 out, went left next, 3rd of 4, 18l behind Gino Trail (11-12) at Wetherby 1m 7f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Mumgos Debut (IRE) 11-1 (10-1) Led to 3rd, weakened from 6th, last of 8, 18 1/4l behind Archive (11-1) at Ayr 2m hcp (3) hvy in Nov.
Craiganboy (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) In touch, blundered 2nd, ridden and outpaced before last, 4th of 5, 5l behind Vengeur De Guye (11-12) at Ayr 2m hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Las Tunas (FR) 11-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd before 3 out, every chance last, kept on and well held run-in, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Endless Credit (11-1) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
