jumped well, made all, clear from 2 out, kept on strongly, unchallenged
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, 2nd 4th until approaching 7th, not fluent 3 out, 2nd again 2 out, no chance with winner
chased winner until 4th, 2nd again approaching 7th, ridden and no chance when dropped to 3rd 2 out, weakened
Kylemore Lough has been a flag-bearer for the Kerry Lee yard this season and bids for a four-timer over fences. However, he many not find is easy giving 5lb to DORMELLO MO as Paul Nicholls' novice wasn't beaten far in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham when last seen, despite finishing last. Helium is thoroughly exposed and also a pound out of the handicap but is good enough to get involved if this turns into a tactical battle.
Kylemore Lough 4-5fav (11-8) Tracked leader, led 1st to 3rd, regained lead 5th, made most after, driven clear when blundered badly and good recovery 2 out, ridden clear when edged left flat, kept on well, won at Haydock 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Feb beating Kayfleur (10-3) by 5l, 4 ran.
Dormello Mo (FR) 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, driven and lost place after 3 out, 4th and held when mistake next, kept on flat, not reach leaders, last of 4, 6 1/4l behind Garde La Victoire (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gs in Nov.
Helium (FR) 25-1 (11-12) In touch, headway 8th, effort 3 out, one paced next, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Fairy Rath (11-8) at Sandown 2m hcp (3) sft in Feb.