tracked leader, not fluent 5th, challenged 3 out, upsides 2 out, not much room when hit last, held flat
led, not fluent 7th, headed after next, led 9th, not fluent 3 out, strongly pressed 3 out until jumped right last, driven out flat
in touch in last, mistake 7th, weakened before 3 out
tracked leaders, went wide before 5th until after 7th, led after 8th, headed next, weakened 3 out
Diablo De Rouhet sprang a 33/1 surprise at Chepstow but has another half-mile to cover here. GAME ON looks to have the stronger form as he’d taken the measure of the odds-on Harefield at Plumpton when that rival fell at the last and he’s bred to stay. Ocean Cove split a couple of previous winners when second over this trip at Exeter so can’t be ignored but Cinderfella makes his hurdling debut after a lengthy absence.
Diablo De Rouhet (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, closed on inside when not much room on bend after 3rd, going well home turn, switched left and went 2nd after 2 out, led before last, clear flat, driven out, won at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) hvy in Jan beating Just Don't Ask (11-0) by 3l, 16 ran.
Game On (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Raced on inside chased leaders, led 6th, made rest, hit 8th and next, 1 length ahead when left in clear lead at the last, stayed on well, won at Plumpton 2m 5f (3) hvy in Jan beating Larry (11-2) by 13l, 10 ran.
Cinderfella 25-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat, 5th of 11, 8 3/4l behind The Worlds End (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (6) sft in Apr.
Ocean Cove (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up in last pair, headway chasing leaders after 4 out, ridden and stayed on into 2nd at the last, kept on run-in, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Polydora (11-4) at Exeter 2m 7f (4) sft in Dec.
