tracked leader, smooth headway to challenge throughout, led approaching next, quickened clear 2 out, ran on easily
tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, ridden next, hit last, kept on no chance with winner
held up, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, ridden and kept on same pace from 2 out
led, joined throughout, headed approaching next, soon ridden and weakened
always in rear, mistake 4th, soon well behind
Gary's Pimpernel made a winning return at Hexham earlier this month and is fancied to follow up here at the main expense of Jake Black and Prince Adjal. The last mentioned showed promise in plating company when last seen but would probably need to improve to beat the selection, who made a pleasing reappearance when running out the comfortable winner of a novice event at Hexham. Gary's Pimpernel looks well treated judged by that run and is preferred to Jake Black. John Quinn's gelding comes here fit from the flat but has rather harshly been raised 4lbs since his latest start over hurdles and faces no easy task giving weight away all round. L'Oiseau has given little sign of encouragement this term, while Pottsy's Joy is difficult to recommend on all known form in a race that is taken to go to Gary's Pimpernel.
