tracked leader, led after 3 out, quickened readily clear between last 2, soon ridden, in no danger after, very easily
held up in last pair, outpaced 3 out, left behind from next
led, not fluent and novicey at times, headed after 3 out, readily outpaced by easy winner between last 2, lost 2nd and weakened approaching last
held up in last pair, chased front pair before 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on to take 2nd before last, no chance with easy winer
Caius Marcius found only one too good in three starts over fences last summer and is the class act in this but it’s possible that the in-form MON PORT has more scope. He’s won twice over hurdles at Market Rasen recently, beating useful chaser Peppay Le Pugh in the first of those, and is sure to have had plenty of schooling. Expresstime has got nowhere near in seven runs over fences and Lucky Lucarno is yet to place in any of the same number of races under Rules.
Caius Marcius (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Chased leaders on inside, blundered 4 out, outpaced when not fluent next, never on terms, ridden and weakened flat, 7th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Verdana Blue (11-10) at Ayr 2m hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Lucky Lucarno 11-2 (11-5) Held up in touch, pushed along and weakened after 2 out, 6th of 9, 33 1/2l behind Saint Freule (11-12) at Hexham 2m hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Mon Port (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Made most, joined turning in, driven 3 lengths clear last, ridden flat, edged left and held on near finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f (4) gd in Apr beating Oskemen (10-9) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Expresstime (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Jumped slightly right at times, led, not fluent an reminder 7th, headed 9th, lost place 12th, soon weakened, last of 7, dist behind Burning Issues (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
