not fluent, held up, mistake 12th, left 3rd next, went 2nd after 4 out, ridden and no impression when mistake 2 out, mistake last, weakened flat, lost 2nd close home
tracked leaders, took keen hold, challenged 5th, led 7th, not fluent 11th (water), headed next, mistake 4 out, weakened before next, tailed off
held up, not fluent 5th, headway 11th, led next, clear from 2 out, easily
led until after 3rd, stayed handy, blundered 12th, well held from next, remote 3rd 3 out, plugged on flat, went 2nd close home
tracked leader, led after 3rd, headed 7th, close up when fell 13th
fell 1st
The Fresh Prince won at Uttoxeter before finishing third at Wincanton but his suspect jumping has to be a concern around here and he could face a battle for the lead from Willie Boy. Casse Tete has disappointed since arriving from France but What's The Scoop should strip fitter for his run at Newbury in November, though was well beaten along with recent Ffos Las runner-up Maxanisi. VICENZO MIO (NAP) didn’t get home over a longer trip on heavy ground at Kelso last month but only weakened after jumping the last and should be able to hang on here if he’s ridden with a little more restraint.
Vicenzo Mio (FR) 9-4 (11-5) Led, mistake 3 out, clear before last, weakened quickly and headed run-in, 3rd of 4, 10 1/2l behind Takingrisks (11-8) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (3) hvy in Feb.
What's The Scoop (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, effort 5 out, never dangerous, 10th of 12, dist behind Knockgraffon (11-0) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Casse Tete (FR) 20-1 (10-6) Behind, pushed along before 7th, headway 6 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 20 1/4l behind Captain Redbeard (10-8) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
The Fresh Prince (IRE) 7-4fav (11-5) Prominent, not fluent 5th, jumped right and led next, hit 8th, headed 3 out, weakened next, finished tired, 3rd of 5, 31l behind Bishops Court (11-8) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Maxanisi (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Mostly tracked winner from 2nd, pecked 12th, mistake and lost 2nd 4 out, driven before 2 out, rallied into 2nd again towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Henllan Harri (11-10) at Ffos Las 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Willie Boy (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Led, mistake 6th, headed 3 out, ridden before last, one pace, 5th of 13, 13l behind Head To The Stars (10-12) at Leicester 2m 4f (4) gs in Dec.
