held up, headway and effort on outside when bumped approaching 2 out, 3rd ad well held when mistake last
held up, ridden and headway after 3 out, not much room approaching 2 out and weakened
held up, effort when not much room approaching 2 out, no chance when mistake last
held up in rear, effort 2 out, soon chased winner but no impression
led, hit 8th, mistake and narrowly headed 3 out, weakened before next
prominent, joined leader 5th, weakening when mistake 2 out
tracked leaders, narrow lead 3 out, ridden clear approaching last, eased flat
keen hold, tracked leaders until weakened after 3 out
Ballysicyos and Old Rouvel have a little in-hand of their rivals if the official BHB figures are to be taken on trust, but both have a few questions to answer with regard to their readiness for a battle. The former should strip fitter after his reappearance at Cheltenham last week but has disappointed on soft ground in the past. Whereas Old Rouvel has suffered leg problems in the past and may just need the outing after 237 days off the track. Sure Future has benefited from the tongue tie in his last few outings and should again run his race. However Oliver Cromwell makes plenty of appeal back on one of his favourite courses and can provide a touch of value in a tricky little contest. The trip and ground are in his favour and the likelihood of a strong pace will bring the best out of him.