chased winner until 8th, went 2nd again before 12th, well held from 2 out
jumped well, made all, clear 2 out, easily
not that fluent, chased leaders, last and jockey looking behind when pulled up after 11th
raced keenly, chased leaders, went 2nd 8th until before 12th, clipped the top of 13th, slithered and unseated rider 13th
JEREMY CENTRAL was placed seven times between the flags in Ireland without winning but has found much calmer waters in the UK, scoring at Buckfastleigh and Great Trethew in recent weeks. Absainte, five-times a winner between the flags, looks best of Richard Tate's pair but Clancypantz failed to win in 16 starts under Rules and never looked like winning at Larkhill ten days ago. Lucky Lara showed the occasional sign of ability over hurdles but stable companion Famosa pulled up at on Southwell Monday.
Mr Pepperpot 9-1 (12-0) (bl) led til hdd aft 7; wknd qckly 15, 7th of 12, dist behind Wounded Warrior (12-0) at Duncombe Park 3m gs in Feb.
Absainte (FR) 3-1 (11-13) Led to 2; wknd app 2 out, 3rd of 8, 15l behind For Rita (11-10) at Tabley 3m gd in May.
Clancypantz (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) (tt) bhnd til hdwy 13; one pce 3 out, 4th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Kauto No Risk (12-0) at Larkhill 3m mdn gs in Feb.
Lucky Lara (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear, chased leaders from 5 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 18, 30 1/2l behind Flowing Cadenza (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Famoso (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Led 2nd, headed approaching 6th when badly hampered 6th, close up, went 2nd 12th, pulled up quickly approaching 3 out, at Southwell 3m (5) gs in Mar.
Jeremy Central (IRE) 4-7fav (12-0) (cp) a.p; led 14; hung lft flat; drvn out, won at Great Trethew 3m sft in Feb beating Fountains Chief (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
