Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3 out, soon ridden, strongly pressed 2 out, joined briefly at last, regained narrow lead run-in, stayed on well under pressure op 2/1
Tracked leaders in 4th, went 3rd at 5th, close 3rd 3 out, 2nd next, soon ridden, disputed lead briefly at last, headed run-in, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong op 9/4 tchd 7/4
Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 4th at 5th, off pace of leaders briefly in 4th 5 out, closer 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, close 3rd at last, kept on inside final furlong op 2/1
Or Jaune De Somoza (7/4), Stowaway Forever (2/1), Global Jackpot (9/4), My Manekineko (14/1), Muroor (33/1), My Forever Friend (50/1)
Screaming Colours landed an 80/1 shock under jockey Roger Loughran in this race 12 months ago but the chances of lightning striking twice look remote as the Gordon Elliott-trained GLOBAL JACKPOT makes his long awaited appearance over the larger obstacles. The 141-rated hurdler should be able to see off the attentions of Or Jaune De Somoza and Stowaway Forever in a weak looking renewal.