tracked leader until 6th, went 2nd again after 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and in command flat
held up last and not always fluent, blundered and reminders 10th, soon lost touch, pulled up 3 out
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 6th, not fluent 8th, challenged 4 out, dropped to 3rd soon after, stayed on to 2nd in closing stages, no chance with winner
led, driven before 4 out, headed 3 out, chased winner, no impression when lost 2nd in closing stages
chased leading trio,outpaced before 4 out, no chance when blundered next, tailed off
Bay To Go wasn't disgraced when sixth in a better race at Cheltenham last month but he's likely to start a short price here and has had 10 runs under Rules without managing to get his head in front. THE RATTLER OBRIEN has been on an upward curve lately and won in a canter at Puckbridge last month. That victory was more impressive than West Of The Road's on the same card and Andrew Pennock's gelding is worth following here. Alan Hill's runners are always worth a second look in these races but Fitobust is facing a stiff task and Marlpit Oak may need further.
Bay To Go (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) In touch, jumped right 2nd, closed 4th, went 2nd next, not fluent 11th, led 16th, headed after 3 out, 4th and one pace 2 out, 6th of 17, 23l behind Harbour Court (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hts chs (4) gd.
Fitobust (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Held up; hdwy 15; no ex flat, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Tempered Steel (11-7) at Warwickshire 3m ptp gd.
The Rattler Obrien (IRE) 1-2 (12-0) Ap; lft in ld 15; unchall, won at Puckeridge 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Mister Tibus (12-0) by 30l, 5 ran.
West Of The Road (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) (v) led to 5; led last; all out, won at Puckeridge 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Empire Builder (12-0) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Marlpit Oak 10-1 (11-7) Hdwy 13; lft in ld 2 out; hdd cl home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Rather Curious (12-0) at Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdr 3m ptp gf in Apr.
