chased leader, pushed along to lead before 2 out, ridden approaching last, edged right after last, ran on well
led, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, lost second last, no extra flat
raced in third, close up going well when fell 3 out
held up in touch, not fluent 3rd, ridden when not fluent 2 out, went second last, switched left after last, kept on
A small-but-select field for the day’s feature. Ballybreeze ran in the Arkle at Cheltenham but was predictably outclassed. JAY JAY REILLY was soon back-pedalling in a Grade 2 at Kempton latest but this is a much easier assignment for Dan Skelton’s novice who can give the weight away to dual Leicester winner Great Heart'jac and Stormin Crossgales, who was far too keen last time at Kempton.
Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leading pair until 6th, behind at 8th, never on terms after, last of 5, 19 1/4l behind Solo (11-2) at Kempton 2m 4f (1) gd in Feb.
Stormin Crossgales (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Keen led, headed 7th, tracked winner, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up next, at Kempton 2m 2f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Ballybreeze 150-1 (11-7) Held up off the pace in last trio, behind at 7th (water), tailed off when bad mistake 4 out, 7th of 9, dist behind El Fabiolo (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m (1) sft in Mar.
Great Heart'Jac (FR) 4-7fav (11-2) Chased leader, challenged on bit from 2 out, led approaching last, hard held, won at Leicester 2m hcp (4) gd in Feb beating File Illico (11-8) by 3 1/2l, 3 ran.
