tracked leading pair, close up in 2nd 3 out, poised to challenge after next, 2 lengths down when ridden and one pace approaching last, kept on, unable to get on terms with winner flat
held up in 4th, driven and headway into modest 3rd between last 2, no chance with clear pair
tracked leader, led after 9th, pressed after 2 out, 2 lengths clear last, ridden and kept on flat
raced keenly, held up in rear, struggling 2 out, took remote 4th before last, tailed off
led, stumbled and headed after 9th, outpaced by front pair 2 out, weakened between last 2, tailed off
Okotoks won a bumper and a hurdle race in Ireland but looked in trouble when blundering and unseating his rider at the second-last at Uttoxeter on his fencing bow. CAIUS MARCIUS, a winner four times over hurdles including once here, made a perfectly respectable start over fences at Perth. He wasn’t given a hard time and progress is expected here. The remaining trio are likely playing for places if there are no mishaps.
Caius Marcius (IRE) 6-4 (10-12) Held up in 3rd, tracked winner 4 out, shaken up 2 out, 2 lengths down when awkward on landing last, ridden and kept on flat, always held, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Curious Carlos (11-4) at Perth 2m (3) gd in Jun.
Falcos (FR) 14-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, dist behind Doctor Thea (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in May.
Okotoks (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway after 10th, led 3 out, pressed when mistake 2 out, soon unseated rider, at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (3) gd in May.
Vino's Choice (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Always behind, 5th of 13, 21 1/4l behind Subcontinent (11-0) at Perth 2m mdn (4) gd in May.
Beyond The Glen 20-1 (10-8) Led 1st until 8th, weakened 2 out, 7th of 11, dist behind Honeychile Ryder (10-0) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in May.