keen and jumped right on occasions, made all, awkward 9th, always in control, kept up to work run-in, unchallenged
chased winner, reminders after 1st and 7th, never really travelled, driven after 4 out, no impression when mistake 2 out
always last, lost touch 5th, tailed off
RISK AND ROLL has placed in four of seven outings over fences so far but this is a lot easier than when third at Sandown in March behind Delire D’Estruval, rated 134. Paul Nicholls’ charge has plenty to spare on these terms with the returning Darkest Flyer, a dual winner over hurdles, while Seero finished tailed off on his debut over fences. But Cervaro Mix has a shout on his best form over timber and could make a race of it hailing from a family of winning chasers.
Cervaro Mix (FR) 1-12fav (11-7) Raced keenly, made all, hit 6th, ridden clear approaching last, eased towards finish, won at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Apr beating Steel Helmet (11-0) by 17l, 3 ran.
Risk And Roll (FR) 5-1 (11-4) Led, headed briefly 7th, headed when mistake 2 out, hung left under pressure and no impression run-in, 2nd of 5, 3 3/4l behind Gleno (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Seero 150-1 (10-12) Jumped left in last, behind from 7th, tailed off 9th, left 4th last, 4th of 5, dist behind Secret Investor (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 4f (4) gd in Mar.
Darkest Flyer (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, 4th approaching 6th, on terms on inner into straight, headed approaching last, kept on well run-in without matching winner, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Mind's Eye (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
