disputed lead early, led narrowly after 3rd, shaken up 2 out, soon ridden, headed approaching final flight, soon no extra, weakened
in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, never a factor
didn\\\'t jump with fluency, close up, going best when making smooth headway to lead approaching final flight, hung left and headed flat, kept on one pace inside final 150yds
disputed lead early, headed after 3rd and tracked leaders, driven approaching final flight, switched left flat, kept on well, not reach winner
held up in rear of mid-division, slow jump when ridden and reminders 3 out, soon became detatched and pulled up
mid-division, no response when driven 2 out, tailed off when pulled up approaching final flight
chased leaders, shaken up when good headway in between horses approaching final flight, soon every chance, led narrowly on flat, stayed on strongly, ridden out
It’s more than three years since KATPOLI last ran over hurdles but he has a rating of 118 over fences and should be too good for these if anywhere near his best. Bestiarius won a non-seller at Newcastle earlier this month but fifth Kings Creek enjoys a 10lb pull in the weights. Well Educated is also interesting dropping into this grade for the first time with the champion jockey booked.
Bestiarius (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Led until 2nd, prominent, not much room after 3 out, soon lost place, 9th of 10, 22 3/4l behind Petite Rhapsody (10-6) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Gennady (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 23 1/4l behind Niblawi (11-13) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Katpoli (FR) 6-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, jumped left throughout, not fluent 7th, ridden after 3 out, well held from 2 out, 5th of 8, 21 1/2l behind Cenotice (11-6) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Kings Creek (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Close up, led briefly over 2 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last and kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Matchmaking (10-1) at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Uncle Gez (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Midfield, lost ground 6th, ridden towards rear 7th, well beaten when pulled up before 3 out, at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Uncle Henry (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Close up in 4th, hit 8th, ridden and weakened 3 out, eased, last of 4, dist behind Yggdrasil (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Well Educated (IRE) 17-2 (11-9) Held up, pushed along and struggling home turn, never a factor, 8th of 12, 16 1/4l behind Cliffs Of Dooneen (10-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
