made all, 10 lengths clear after 5 out, very easily (1 fence omitted)
chased leaders, effort 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, under pressure 3 out, weakened next
tracked leader, mistake 4th, driven to challenge 3 out, kept on under pressure, no chance with winner
FIRST FLOW is impossible to oppose in this company. Kim Bailey’s charge bids for a hat-trick having landed the odds by a wide margin in tougher races than this at Leicester and Doncaster and a clear round should be enough to see him home. Rollerruler finished closer at Musselburgh last time but still has a stack to find with the selection on these terms despite receiving plenty of weight while Grumpy Boots and Nettlebush have yet to show any worthwhile form.
First Flow (IRE) 4-11fav (11-10) Jumped well albeit right at times, made all, mostly clear from 5th, unchallenged., won at Doncaster 2m (4) hvy in Feb beating Theatre Legend (10-12) by 25l, 3 ran.
Grumpy Boots (IRE) 150-1 (11-3) Held up, always behind, struggling after 3 out, weakened next, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Multellie (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) sft in Feb.
Nettlebush (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Rr of mid div, 5th 1/2way, wknd & pu bef 6out, at Broughshane 3m gd in May.
Rollerruler 10-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, weakened 4 out, 10th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Not The Chablis (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jan.