made all, soon clear, unchallenged
disputed 2nd until last, kept on same pace
disputed 2nd until went definite 2nd last, kept on, no chance with winner
Only three runners go to post here and we will side with Yes Sir over Maringo and Uncle Neil. The selection looks to have been found a fairly straightforward opportunity here as he has been running in much better company than this. He was a little disappointing last time but that was over 2m and he will be suited by this step-up in trip and he sets the benchmark for the other two. Maringo will give him the most to think about but he was beaten a long way over this course and distance last time and he will have to step-up on that effort if he is to trouble the judge. Uncle Neil was pulled-up over this course and distance last time and although he has won on fast ground, he is at his best when the mud is flying. We are therefore happy to recommend Yes Sir as the selection.
Yes Sir (IRE) 7-2 (11-6) Hit 1st and 2nd and soon lost place, not jump well and never going well in rear after, 7th of 8, 15l behind Dempsey (11-6) at Sandown 2m chs Grd 2 (1) gf in Apr.
Maringo (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders to halfway, soon lost touch, 3rd of 5, well behind My Immortal (11-2) at Kelso 3m 1f nov chs (3) gf.
Uncle Neil (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) Soon behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Innisfree (9-9) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf, 11 ran.
