tracked winner until 3rd, tracked leaders, reminders 5th, ridden 3 out, not trouble leaders
made all, clear after 4 out, unchallenged
close up, ridden to chase clear winner soon after 4 out, kept on one pace
took keen hold, tracked leaders, tracked winner soon after 3rd until ridden 4 out, weakened next
SCHEU TIME has been operating on an entirely different level to his three opponents and probably need only jump round to record a second victory over timber as he escapes a penalty for his win in a conditionals’ maiden at Thurles in March. Stoney Rover was an early casualty at Kelso on Saturday while Oh No has only shown modest form to date, though that is still more than Ringaringarosie has achieved.
Oh No 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway on outside 3rd, hit 7th, mistake 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 8, 34 3/4l behind Sonic (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gf in Oct.
Scheu Time (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Raced in rear, took closer order from 4 out and went 4th on inner from 2 out, ridden to dispute lead last, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Causey Arch (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Stoney Rover (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Held up in touch, keen, blundered and unseated rider 2nd, at Kelso 2m mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Ringaringarosie (IRE) 250-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Al Dancer (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f (4) gs in Oct.