some slow jumps, led until 4th, chased leader until before 2 out, soon weakened
2nd until 2nd, chased leaders, challenged last, soon led and went clear easily
held up in last, headway on outside 2 out, switched right before last, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner
chased leader from 2nd, jumped left 3rd, led 4th, headed soon after last, edged left and lost 2nd, no extra
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The ability of Dan Skelton to generate great improvement from horses transferring to his yard is there for all to see, exemplified by the smooth success of DORRELLS PIERJI (NAP) on debut for the yard 17 days ago. The gelding was a classy sort for Willie Mullins back in 2018-19 and it's hard to predict how much of that ability remains but looks the one to be with here after that easy Huntingdon win. Better Getalong could shake him up though as he's incredibly consistent at this level and stable conditional, Conor Rabbitt, claims his full 10lb allowance. Itacare has returned to work in good heart after wind surgery during the winter and merits shortlisting.
Itacare (FR) 11-4fav (11-12) Held up in touch, headway chasing leaders, before 4 out, went 2nd before 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, stayed on run-in, always held, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Burrows Park (11-10) at Chepstow 3m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Dorrells Pierji (FR) 9-4fav (11-11) Held up in rear, headway going strongly 6th, not much room before 2 out and switched right, switched left before leading last, drew clear towards finish, easily, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May beating Gloire D'Athon (11-12) by 4l, 7 ran.
No Fixed Charges (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Jumped right on occasion, midfield, not fluent 6th, dropped to rear next, ridden 3 out, made no impression from next, 6th of 7, 33 3/4l behind Apache Creek (11-13) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in May.
Mistersister (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Midfield, ridden before 2 out, no extra, 4th of 7, 20l behind Coal Stock (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in May.
Better Getalong (IRE) 10-1 (12-2) Chased leaders, led before 2 out, driven and headed flat, held close home, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Pammi (10-7) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gs in May.
Sidewaysinmilan (IRE) 5-2fav (11-0) Prominent, led before 2 out, not fluent and headed at 2 out, no impression on winner flat, 2nd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Hyland (11-7) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Mar.