led until after 1st, one pace before 3 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd from 4th, led 5th, mistake 4 out, headed before last, ridden run-in, kept on and held towards finish
led after 1st, set slow pace, headed 5th, in rear from 5 out, soon beaten
held up in rear, went 2nd before 7th, not fluent 4 out, challenged 2 out, led before last, ridden run-in, kept on
Paul Nicholls turns the attentions of PROSPECT WELLS to fences and this should be a winning introduction to the larger obstacles for the talented hurdler granted a clear round. The quick ground should suit and he has two stone in hand on hurdles ratings over Suerte Al Salto. The latter has left Paul Nicholls for the new season after a consistent if frustrating career with the Ditcheat handler. It will be interesting to see how he takes to his new discipline having looked far from straightforward over timber. The rest look outclassed with If I Were A Boy nominated for the minor placing after fair recent efforts in lowly grade on the level.
Gay Sloane (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) In touch until 3 out, 8th of 14, 37l behind Arctic Wings (10-0) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Mar.
Prospect Wells (FR) 22-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, headway before 4 out, soon outpaced, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 9, 32l behind Zarkandar (11-7) at Aintree 2m 4f hdl G1 (1) gd in Apr.
Star Of Massini (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Led until before 3rd, stayed handy, lost place 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 12, 39l behind Chilworth Screamer (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf.
Suerte Al Salto (IRE) 5-6fav (11-5) Led, not fluent 7th, mistake 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, no impression on winner last, 2nd of 7, 11l behind King of Dudes (10-13) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
If I Were A Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Soon tracking leaders, led approaching 5th, headed 3 out, weakened from next, 6th of 11, 36l behind Grams And Ounces (11-3) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jan '12.
Ninfea (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Held up, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, 5th of 7, 24l behind Brunton Blue (10-8) at Fakenham 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.