tracked leaders, challenged 2 out, not pace of winner approaching last, stayed on same pace flat and well clear of rest
took keen hold, held up in rear, went 4th after the 2nd, ridden after 3 out, went 3rd approaching last, well held by front pair
took keen hold in rear, jumped left and mistake 1st, not fluent next, jumped right and unseated rider 3rd
held up towards rear, some headway from 5th, no chance with leaders, well beaten after 3 out
led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened last
tracked leader, led before 2 out, quickened clear last, very easily
mid-division, well beaten from 5th
towards rear, some headway after 3 out, no chance with leaders
mid-division, ridden and struggling 5th
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, some headway before 2 out, no chance with leaders
SIMPLY THE BETTS is impossible to oppose having performed well behind some smart novices prior to a run in the Supreme Novices’ at Cheltenham. Unsurprisingly, he never got competitive at The Festival but this looks a straightforward task for a gelding who still has time on his side. Amoola Gold has shown ability in bumpers and should do well over hurdles in time. On Raglan Road has been placed in a couple of points but didn’t fare as well in bumpers earlier and the others are even harder to fancy.
Amoola Gold (GER) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, never reached leaders, weakened final furlong, 12th of 20, 22 1/2l behind Portrush Ted (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) sft in Apr.
Daylami Kirk (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Took keen hold held up in rear, steady headway into 5th before 3 out, kept on into never dangerous 4th next, 4th of 12, 37 3/4l behind The Cannister Man (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (5) hvy in Apr.
Delirious Love (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never on terms, 6th of 12, 23 1/2l behind Rebound (11-4) at Ludlow 1m 6f (4) sft in Jan.
Gaucho Gil (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) In touch, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 10, dist behind Stoney Mountain (11-11) at Bangor 2m 1f (5) gs in Apr.
On Raglan Road (FR) 7-4 (12-2) Ww twrds rr, 20l last 1/2way, went 6th aftr 5out, 3l 4th 4out, cl 3rd appr str, 2nd 2out, no ex run-in, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Vital Island (12-2) at Borris House 3m mdn gs in Mar.
Simply The Betts (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Held up, always towards rear, struggling after 4th, tailed off, 10th of 19, 34 1/4l behind Summerville Boy (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m (1) hvy in Mar.
Involve 50-1 (10-7) Always in rear, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Gumball (11-5) at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in Apr.
Reputational Risk (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Well behind, reminders and beaten 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Arian (10-7) at Chepstow 2m mdn (5) sft in Apr.
Blue Lobster (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression after 4 out, 9th of 17, 32 3/4l behind Glens Harmony (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
City Star 66-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 7th of 14, 33 3/4l behind Diamond Guy (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gs in Apr.
Lady Ingleby Multiplex M out of Lady Jay Jay.