tracked leaders in 3rd, left 2nd from 9th, led 5 out, clear before last
held up mid-division, went 2nd before 3 out, looking held when blundered 2 out, weakened before last
led to 5 out, ridden before 3 out, chased winner from last, no impression
behind, headway and in 3rd when blundered and unseated rider 4 out
tracked leader until fell 9th
held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, went 3rd from last, no impression
Nonrunner
Dursey Sound won over course and distance off this mark in August so is respected, despite being out of sorts lately. High Ron is another course winner, though is better over further. Pair Of Jacks got off the mark over fences at Kelso two weeks ago but had a hard race and that was only against fellow novices. ROMEO AMERICO's chase career to date has had its ups and downs but he has shown ability on more than one occasion and the handicapper has given him a chance by dropping him in the weights - he wasn't disgraced over hurdles at Sandown last time. Groomed may need another run and Glenwood For Ever has never won under Rules.
Pair Of Jacks (IRE) 4-5fav (10-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd before 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, pressed last, held on well towards finish, won at Kelso 2m 1f nov chs (4) gs beating Katachenko (10-12) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Dursey Sound (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Always behind, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 37l behind Champion Court (11-12) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd.
High Ron 4-1 (11-1) Chased leader until 11th, chased leaders, jumped slowly next, weakened before 16th, 5th of 6, 23l behind Allthekingshorses (11-4) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Apr.
Romeo Americo (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, headway 2 out, kept on run-in, no threat, 6th of 18, 18l behind Brother Tedd (11-7) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gs in Apr.
Groomed (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Led after 1st, headed next, lost place 5th, well beaten from 3 out, 7th of 8, well behind Vodka Wells (11-5) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
Glenwood For Ever (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) In rear, went moderate 6th approaching straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 12l behind Crown Theatre (11-7) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp chs.
Ciceron (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Held up, jumped slowly 10th, soon struggling, behind when pulled up before next, in a race won by Seventh Sky (11-8) at Warwick 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Mar, 9 ran.
