not always fluent, chased leaders, lost place 7th, soon behind
held up, closed 6th, went 2nd before 2 out, took narrow lead when bad mistake last, headed and unable to recover
led until 4 out, weakened 2 out
chased leader, challenged 7th, led 4 out, ridden and headed last, left in clear lead by rivals mistake at the last, stayed on
chased leaders on outside, ridden 6th, well held 4th before 2 out, went 3rd approaching last
Both Grania O'Malley and Jaboticaba have every chance on their hurdling form but both now tackle larger obstacles for the first time. CRUISEAWEIGH is taken to have their measure on the back of a solid effort over fences last time when runner-up to Away For Slates. Tom George's charge has clearly had his issues with only three starts to his name since late 2016 but that latest effort in March suggests the ability remains and he could prove well treated. Kilcara blotted her copybook when falling early on in a two-horse affair last time but previous efforts bring her into contention in a trappy heat.
Grania O'Malley (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, some headway off last bend, no impression, well beaten last, 9th of 16, 22 3/4l behind Sunshade (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp lst (1) gd in Apr.
Jaboticaba (FR) 14-1 (11-9) Held up in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd between last 2, no chance with winner, lost 2nd at the last, dropped to 4th towards finish, 4th of 18, 4 1/4l behind Cilaos Glace (11-11) at Chepstow 2m hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Cruiseaweigh (IRE) 13-8 (11-12) Tracked leader, jumped left 2nd and 3rd, led when not fluent 5th, dragged hind legs through 7th, headed 2 out, no impression on winner flat, 2nd of 4, 6l behind Away For Slates (10-13) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Kilcara (IRE) Evens (11-0) Tracking leader when blundered and unseated rider 1st, at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Secret Melody 16-1 (11-6) Mid-division, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 14, 24l behind Malangen (11-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
