led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, unable to quite challenge
tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out and inside final furlong, held on well
held up in touch on outside, closed after 3f, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, raced keenly, pushed along and struggling over 4f out
prominent, took keen hold, led after 1f, headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out
keen early, held up, headway on outside 7f out, one pace final 2f
held up in touch on inside, lost place and not much room over 4f out, switched right over 3f out, effort 2f out, unable to quicken final 75 yards
prominent, led over 4f out, headed 3f out, one pace over 1f out
Nicky Henderson runs two in this and Jeremiah McGrath's claim will help Chepstow fourth Ballinure, who is preferred to newcomer Pougne Bobbi. For Instance bids to follow up an impressive debut under Rules over course and distance and, despite the penalty, is preferred to another winning pointer in Shan't Agree. Captain Flash has had almost a year on the sidelines but Peter Bowen's Lord Bryan is a debutant to note. APACHE PEARL has a Flat pedigree and can make a winning debut for Warren Greatrex as long as the ground doesn't become too testing.
For Instance (IRE) 5-4fav (11-2) Tracked leader 1f, settled in 3rd place, went 2nd again 5f out, led 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) gd in Apr beating Political Quiz (11-2) by 4l, 8 ran.
Ballinure (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, chasing leaders over 3f out, disputing well held 3rd and one pace final 2f, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind After Hours (11-4) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Captain Flash (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division in touch, driven to chase leaders over 4f out, went 3rd over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on, no impression, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Special Agent (11-2) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jun.
Organ Morgan 14-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, under pressure over 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off over 3f out, last of 5, well behind Ballyhenry (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Apache Pearl (IRE) Indian Danehill gelding out of Pearl Buttons.
Lord Bryan (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of Run Cat.
Pougne Bobbi (FR) Protektor gelding out of Amicus.
Shan't Agree (IRE) 3-1 (10-7) Hdwy 8; lft 2nd 10; led final 75yds, won at Ludlow 2m 4f ptp sft in Apr beating My Fair Rose (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Hobson's Choice (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Mid-division on outside, headway 6f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 17, well behind Tobouggaloo (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mares n h flat (4) gd in Apr.
