set modest gallop, headed 10f out, led again over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leader 2f, stayed handy, nudged rival and went 2nd over 2f out, soon led, clear over 1f out, ran on well, easily
tracked leaders, 2nd after 2f until 10f out, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
pulled hard, in touch in rear, headway after 4f, led 10f out, headed over 3f out, nudged by rival over 2f out, 3rd and beaten after
held up, headway on outside over 5f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened
Stuart Crawford will not want to go home empty-handed and GLENO may be the one to pay the travel expenses given this is a marked drop in class for the twice-raced son of Ask – Richard Johnson has hung back to take the ride. Sam Davies-Thomas’ claim takes care of Uttoxeter winner Holryale’s penalty so he is a big danger while any money for newcomer Twentyoneblackjack should be noted as he’s a half-brother to three winning jumpers and by a proven NH sire.
Holryale (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m (6) gs in May beating East Wing (11-0) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Captain Zebo (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of Waydale Hill.
Aye Aye Enya Sixties Icon gelding out of Ishka Baha.
Blue Kangaroo (FR) 33-1 (10-10) Always behind, 16th of 20, dist behind Bullionaire (10-10) at Newbury 2m (2) gs in Mar.
Hows Johnny Multiplex gelding out of Compton Chick.
Gleno (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Planet Nine (11-7) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Apr.
Twentyoneblackjack (IRE) Robin Des Pres gelding out of Grove Juliet.
