Led early, prominent, led approaching halfway, soon joined, led from 4f out, travelling smoothly straight, pushed along under 2f out, soon asserted, stayed on well final furlong, easily op 1/5
STRATUM ought to find this to his liking after contesting much better race on the Flat and over hurdles lately and he should ensure back-to-back wins in the race for Team Mullins. Noble Expression wasn't disgraced last time in Listed company but has stamina to prove now while Worcester bumper winner Rough Terain is preferred ahead of Thosedaysaregone from the two Charles Byrnes contenders.