held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 15th, weakened after 3 out
held up, ridden 3 out, soon one pace, never on terms
tracked clear leaders, mistakes 11th and 15th, took closer order 3 out, kept on same pace
led, not fluent 14th, pushed along after 3 out, clear when fell last
held up, headway 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon chasing leaders, left in 2nd at last, stayed on under pressure
held up towards rear, mistake 11th, soon behind, pulled up 14th
tracked clear leader, hit 9th, staying on in 2nd when left in lead last, all out
Nonrunner
Another wide open event with the selection being Caroline Bailey's Persian Hero who has won his last two starts in impressive style and this 10 year old can carry on the good work here. Dangers abound, chiefly in the shape of Hot Toddy ridden by amateur Mr Richard Burton.He has been winning and placed in recent point-to points and the 11 year old certainly has to be considered as a major player here. Four Options has been in flying form this season in point-to-points,but tackles regulation fences for the first time today.He could go well. Robber ran a very good third at Hexham earlier in May and could take a hand also here. But the selection is Persain Hero to carry on in grand form.
Robber (IRE) 17-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, headway and every chance between last 2, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Jupiter's Fancy (11-7) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (6) gf.
Hot Toddy (IRE) 5-4fav (12-7) 3rd of 8, 19l behind Ball In The Net (12-0) at Hackwood Park 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Bright Approach (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid-division, mistake 16th, driven next, ridden and outpaced 21st, stayed on from 3 out, 3rd of 15, 32l behind Bosham Mill (12-0) at Cheltenham 4m 1f hts chs (4) gd.
Persian Hero (IRE) 1-4fav (12-0) won at Dingley 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Jacquemart Colombe (12-7) by 20l, 3 ran.
Thatlldoya 8-1 (11-11) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 13, 24l behind Natiain (11-9) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (5) gf.
April Spirit 15-2 (11-0) Led to 4th, remained close up, pushed along 13th, outpaced 3 out, 4th of 11, 10l behind Jupiter's Fancy (11-7) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (6) gf.
Dunmanus Bay (IRE) 7-2 (12-7) Made all; kpt on game, won at Northaw 3m ptp sft beating Wood Colony (12-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Four Opinions 5-4 (12-3) (ts) a.p; chall 2 out; no ex cl home, 2nd of 5, nk behind Latzod'alm (12-0) at Brampton Bryan 3m ptp gd in Apr.
