tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, 4 lengths clear inside final furlong, driven out
close 3rd, driven along 3f out, one pace and no impression over 1f out
in touch in last pair, effort over 3f out, ridden and edged left over 2f out, one pace and no impression over 1f out
led, headed over 3f out, weakened from 2f out
in touch in last pair, pushed along 5f out, effort 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, 4 lengths down and no impression inside final furlong, stayed on
Cougar's Gold stepped upon his first run when fifth at Doncaster. Newcastle fourth Eaton Hill is a likely improver but Hurricane Dylan makes his debut under Rules having been placed twice between the flags. GEORDIE DES CHAMPS took his chance in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham after an opening second at Chepstow but, unsurprisingly, found that company far too hot. He remains unexposed and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark. West Torr represents a stable that do well in races of this type but he was disappointing in point-to-points.
Geordie Des Champs (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always behind, 18th of 23, 21 1/4l behind Ballyandy (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gd in Mar.
Hurricane Dylan (IRE) 4-1 (12-1) Ld, hdd 5th, ld again briefly 5out, hdd app 3out, ko sme pce str, not rch wnr, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Noble Robin (12-1) at Nenagh 3m mdn hvy in Jan.
Way Of The World (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Soon tracked leaders, 2nd approaching halfway, 5th 3f out, no extra from over 2f out, 6th of 14, 34 1/2l behind Brave Poppy (11-11) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
West Torr (IRE) 5-1 (12-1) Mid div, 10th 1/2way, went mod 7th 3out, not qckn 2out, wkdn sn aftr, pu last, at Tyrella 3m mdn sft in Feb.
Eaton Hill (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, led after 2f, headed halfway, remained close up, every chance over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 11 3/4l behind Bestiarius (10-10) at Newcastle 2m (6) hvy in Mar.
Cougar's Gold (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Ballycrystal (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 1f (6) gd in Feb.