made all, going best when shaken up before 3 out, hit 2 out, ridden and went clear after final fence, driven out
didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, ridden and became detached from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, going okay when shaken up before 3 out when every chance, soon ridden, stayed on same pace after 2 out
close up, ridden along before 3 out, kept on from 2 out, no match for winner
BRAVE WAY has failed to land the odds the last twice but Rachael Blackmore has travelled over especially to ride Henry De Bromhead’s mare and she should finally recoup losses. Champagnesuperover only won a match at Catterick on his fifth try over fences while Champagne Sparkles has pulled up the last twice and has been off the track since January. Our Ted is even harder to fancy.
Champagnesuperover (IRE) 8-13fav (10-12) Chased sole rival, stumbled 4th, led before 2 out, hit last, easily, won at Catterick 3m 1f (3) gs in Mar beating Ask A Honey Bee (11-4) by 4 3/4l, 2 ran.
Champagne Sparkles (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, trailing in rear when bad mistake 2 out, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Jan.
Our Ted (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, 19th of 22, dist behind Whatsavailable (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Brave Way (IRE) 4-6fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, 2nd 4 out, ridden and led after 2 out, strongly pressed at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on close home, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Esthers Marvel (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
