tracked leaders in 3rd, chased winner from 6 out, kept on and no impression
tracked leader, led 9th, shaken up before 2 out, kept on strongly
led to 9th, reminder before 4 out, weakened before next
MOUNT MEWS won a Grade 2 over hurdles last season and was also second in a Grade 1. He’s not been disgraced in two runs this term and his debut over fences has been long-awaited so, granted a clear round, he should have too much for twice-penalised Sam Red who is conceding 12lb. Sussex Road will probably complete in his own time for some prize money.
Sam Red (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, jumped slowly 1st and 2nd, driven and headway after 3 out, chased leaders next, weakened before last, 4th of 8, 11 1/2l behind Holly Bush Henry (10-12) at Sandown 2m 7f hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Mount Mews (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Disputed 2nd until 3 out, chased leaders, mistake next, kept on run-in, not pace to threaten, 6th of 7, 3 1/2l behind High Bridge (11-10) at Newbury 2m hcp lst (1) gs in Dec.
Sussex Road (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Led to after 2nd, chased rival pair from next, lost touch 8th, continued tailed off, last of 3, dist behind Le Rocher (11-6) at Warwick 2m (4) hvy in Dec.
