jumped stickily in early stages, led until 4th, chased leader, not fluent 16th, led narrowly on inside 3 out, pushed along and pressed when left clear next, ridden before last, headed and no extra close home
raced on inside, tracked leading pair, went right 15th, left 5 lengths 2nd 2 out, closer approaching last, switched left and stayed on run-in, led close home, good ride
jumped right most of way and bit keen, tracked leader, led after 4th, narrowly headed 3 out, every chance when went right and fell 2 out
Though Ballymoy has won his last three over fences it has been against vastly-inferior opposition in the main and none of his victories have been franked. With her mares’ allowance, EGLANTINE DU SEUIL is getting 11lb and she impressed with her jumping at Worcester having failed to land the odds earlier at Fontwell. Fontwell winner Premier D'troice is having a first run for a new yard but has solid claims against Ballymoy on collateral form.
Ballymoy (IRE) 1-2fav (11-10) Led until 4th, led 9th, asserting 2 out, ridden clear flat, won at Perth 3m (4) sft in May beating Fitzroy (10-12) by 4 3/4l, 4 ran.
Premier D'troice (FR) 4-1 (10-12) In rear but in touch, ridden after 4 out, moved into 2nd 3 out, driven to lead last, held on flat, won at Fontwell 3m 2f (4) gf in Apr beating Full Back (11-10) by nk, 3 ran.
Eglantine Du Seuil (FR) 5-2 (10-5) Tracked leader, led last, ridden and ran on, won at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in May beating Yeavering Belle (10-5) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
