led narrowly, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, soon outpaced
keen tracked leading pair, blundered 3 out, soon beaten
pressed leader, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, comfortable
Brahms De Clermont is penalised for winning a maiden hurdle at Exeter but should still go well for Paul Nicholls and has plenty in hand with Mullaghboy on these terms. But MOMELLA is less exposed having made a winning start over timber with a success at Newton Abbot when beating a horse rated 137. Dan Skelton’s mare should edge this on that form and gets the nod.
Brahms De Clermont (FR) 5-4fav (11-1) Led, went right 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before next, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair from last, 3rd of 5, 10 1/2l behind Golden Birthday (10-12) at Warwick 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in May.
Mullaghboy (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, one pace before 2 out, never on terms, weakened last, 9th of 10, 34 1/2l behind Royal Village (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Momella (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, left in lead before 7th, pushed along before 2 out, mistake last, held on well towards finish, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (3) gd in May beating Brillare Momento (11-8) by 2l, 11 ran.
