prominent, led 3rd, pressed when hit 2 out, stayed on well
always prominent, hit 8th, challenged 2 out, hit last, ridden flat, no extra final 100 yards
led, bumped 1st, not fluent 2nd, headed next, not fluent 5th, lost place 7th, pulled up before 3 out
held up in rear, headway to go 4th when not fluent 8th, no chance with leaders from next, went 3rd flat
held up in rear, fell 3rd
bumped 1st, tracked leaders on outside, lost place approaching 7th, tailed off
tracked leaders, bumped 1st, mistake and reminders 5th, weakened approaching 7th, tailed off
mid-division on inside, headway to go 3rd approaching 7th, weakened before 2 out, lost 3rd flat
in touch, ridden 7th, weakened after next, tailed off
Omokoroa completed a routine success in a modest novice event at Hexham earlier this month. He didn't need to be at his best that day but faces a stiffer task here under a penalty. Another Dimension stepped up markedly on his hurdling debut when winning by eight lengths at Huntingdon in March. Provided he's fully wound up following a short break, Rose Dobbin's charge looks the main danger to LATIN CONNECTION. Stuart Crawford's five-year-old is more exposed than some but has been knocking on the door in arguably stronger company, though today's quicker surface is something of a concern.
Another Dimension (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd from 3rd, left in lead after 5th, ridden before last, drew clear run-in, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Mar beating Wiesentraum (11-2) by 8l, 15 ran.
Omokoroa (IRE) 4-6fav (10-12) Led to before 3rd, tracked leader, led again approaching 2 out, ridden clear between last 2, driven right out flat (no time taken), won at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf beating Dr Flynn (10-12) by 9l, 5 ran.
Bubses Boy 20-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, challenged 5th, lost place 3 out, soon outpaced, left moderate 4th next, 4th of 5, 28l behind Flichity (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Highland Cathedral 100-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out, weakened after next, 9th of 12, well behind Eyre Square (10-12) at Hexham 3m nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Latin Connection (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Held up in rear, mistake 1st, headway 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 5th of 11, 18l behind Pokfulham (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Norminster 25-1 (10-7) In touch on outside, lost place 4 out, mistake next, soon weakened, tailed off, 6th of 11, 50l behind Almond Court (9-13) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Rats 100-1 (11-0) Took keen hold towards rear, behind from 7th, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Scriptwriter (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Mocha (FR) 66-1 (10-4) Tracked winner, hit 6th, disputed 2nd 3 out until one pace from next, 4th of 10, 22l behind Jammia (10-13) at Newcastle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Tobayornottobay 66-1 (10-6) Took keen hold, led 1st, mistake 3rd, wandered next, headed 7th, weakened 2 out, 4th of 6, 17l behind Sweet Irony (11-5) at Bangor 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Supreme Dawn 100-1 (10-5) In rear when hampered and unseated rider after 3rd, in a race won by Omokoroa (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf, 5 ran.
