made most to before 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened between last 2
tracked leaders on outside, challenged 3 out, led narrowly before next, not fluent last, soon headed and ridden, one pace flat, kept on towards finish, just held
tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, outpaced after 3 out, went 3rd next, ridden and kept on under pressure flat, not reach front pair
with leader, effort and every chance before 2 out, soon ridden, led after last, kept on under pressure flat, held on near finish
Instingtive has won here over hurdles and placed several times over fences so it would be no surprise if he ended a long losing run. Graystown recorded a first career victory at Ayr two runs ago but was only third off this mark last time at Hexham. Opechee is difficult to recommend so this can go to SCHOOL LANE, who is 0-8 under Rules but has been second three times in handicaps in Ireland this year and deserves a change of luck.
School Lane (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Amaulino (10-10) at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Graystown (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) 3rd of 10, 13l behind Well Joey (11-2) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Opechee (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Instingtive (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) 4th of 8, 22 1/4l behind Strait Run (10-3) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
