left in lead 1st, headed 3 out, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, pushed along approaching 3 out, effort after next, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led 3 out, strongly challenged next, headed after last, no extra
tracked leader, ridden to challenge after 2 out, every chance last, stayed on under pressure to lead closing stages
in lead when fell 1st
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Peaceful Means makes a swift reappearance after finishing second at Hereford on Sunday and should be thereabouts again. But this looks a competitive contest for the track with Ben Cee Pee M looking to defy a penalty for his win in a novices' handicap at Ludlow last week. BIG ROBERT also collected 7lb extra after beating Hadron Collider by 10 lengths over C&D eight days ago. Matt Sheppard's charge was always travelling best that day and came readily clear of his rivals up the home straight. He still looks well treated on the pick of his form in Ireland and can fend off progressive maiden Reginaldinho.
Big Robert 4-1 (11-4) In touch in mid-division, headway approaching 6th, led before 3 out, clear before last, easily, won at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf beating Hadron Collider (10-11) by 10l, 10 ran.
Hadron Collider (FR) 11-1 (10-11) In touch in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, went 2nd flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Big Robert (11-4) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Ballagio (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Behind, headway before 3 out, ridden and left modest 4th next, 4th of 12, 29l behind Street Entertainer (10-2) at Chepstow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Ben Cee Pee M (IRE) 5-2fav (10-10) Held up in touch towards rear, mistake 4th, headway 7th, not much room and switched left approaching 3 out, led 2 out, drew clear flat, stayed on well, won at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hcp 0-115 (4) gd beating Eldred (11-8) by 5l, 7 ran.
Lyster (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Held up, always towards rear, 9th of 15, 40l behind Not So Sure Dick (11-5) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (5) gd.
Reginaldinho (UAE) 11-4 (11-1) Chased leades, chased winner 4th until after 6th, and again 2 out, stayed on same pace under pressure flat, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Royal Riviera (10-12) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Peaceful Means (IRE) 3-1fav (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden before last, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Tri Nations (10-6) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf.
