mid-division, reminders after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, kept on under pressure from last
mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
held up towards rear, never dangerous
with leader, weakened after 4 out
held up in rear, headway on outer approaching 3 out, one pace
held up, headway to chase leaders 4 out, weakened after next
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance when hit 3 out, not quicken run-in
held up, weakened 4 out
held up, pushed along and struggling from 5th
led, headed approaching 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, led approaching 6th, headed after 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway and every chance 3 out, weakened approaching last
Obaki de Grissay is preferred to Matcho Pierji and Sovereign's Joy. Obaki de Grissay put up an encouraging performance last time out and with Henry Daly's runners always likely to come on for the run, we take our chances granted normal improvement. Matcho Pierji finished second at Auteuil for previous connections and is watched for any signs of encouragement in the market. Sovereign's Joy stayed on stoutly over two miles and could be of interest over this longer trip. Beat The Boys ran much better than his price suggested on hurdling debut and stamina appears assured. Shrewd Investor is from a strong family that includes Large Action so there is reason to be watching from a long-term perspective. Obaki De Grissay showed enough on debut to warrant respect and we side with him accordingly.
Aitch Doubleyou (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) In touch, mistake 7th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 11, 13l behind Leading Contender (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
BallaBriggs (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, went 2nd 9f out, hung right over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 15, 23l behind Annie's Answer (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gd in May.
Beat The Boys (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Prominent, hit 4th, ridden and every chance 3 out, hit 2 out, weakened flat, 4th of 18, 6l behind Ordre de Bataille (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Matcho Pierji (FR) (10-1) Improved halfway, every chance from 2 out, kept on well, 2nd of 13, nk behind Royal Breeze (10-12) at Auteuil 2m 2f 4yo hdl sft in Apr.
Obaki de Grissay (FR) 9-4 (10-12) Prominent and keen, hit 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, chased winner approaching last, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Red Scally (11-8) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) hvy in Nov.
Relative Hero (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Prominent, ridden approaching 7th, kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 16, 12l behind Jades Double (9-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) sft.
Sovereign's Joy 33-1 (10-12) Behind, stayed on strongly from 3 out, nearest finish, 4th of 17, 8l behind Only For Sue (10-9) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
