Soon raced in 4th, closed up travelling smoothly 3 out, challenged from before 2 out, soon on terms, bumped at last, led run-in, stayed on well to assert closing stages op 5/2 tchd 2/1
Soon raced in 3rd, bad mistake 3 out, challenged from before 2 out, soon on terms, jumped left and bumped rival last, headed run-in, no extra and one pace closing stages op 5/2
Led, slight mistake 3rd, pressed from before 2 out, soon joined, headed before last, no extra in 3rd and edged left run-in, one pace closing stages op 5/1 tchd 9/2
Soon raced in 5th, slight mistake 4th, pushed along briefly 8th, closed up 10th, soon every chance until no impression when impeded run-in and kept on same pace op 10/1
Oathkeeper (11/8), Snugsborough Benny (9/4), Ballela Boy (4/1), Round Tower (7/1), Lean And Keen (12/1), Nevada Rose (50/1)
Lean and Keen is capable at this level but needs to jump better. Snugborough Benny should be much more at home on this sounder surface and is feared. Oathkeeper has the raw ability to win this. The Shortlist is headed by BALLELA BOY who struggled in a handicap last time but could easily bounce back here on this better surface and notch another win.