Verdict

This looks to be one of the best bumpers seen in the UK this season with several unbeaten records on the line including those of Roll Along and Pepporoni Pete but the vote goes to the four-year-old Pressgang who could hardly have been more impressive than when winning on his debut here last month and he is taken to follow up. Spartacus Bay is closely matched with Roll Along on their running at Warwick last month and both have to be respected along with Wincanton winner Pepporoni Pete, who has shown a liking for today's ground. Albertas Run has won both his two starts but has a double penalty to carry and this looks tougher, while Oakapple Express has failed to add to his debut success in two subsequent starts. Lulow scorer Ringaroses and Lingfield winner Dubai Sunday are others worthy of a mention but Pressgang looked one to keep on the right side of when scoring here last month and gets the vote to follow up.

Formwatch

Albertas Run (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at Haydock 2m nhf (6) sft in Jan beating Jobsworth (11-5) by a hd, 7 ran.

Roll Along (IRE) 15-8fav (11-12) Held up, headway over 3f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Warwick 2m nhf lst (1) sft in Jan beating Spartacus Bay (11-4) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.

Dubai Sunday (JPN) 9-2 (11-4) Held up in mid-division, steady headway 4f out, led approaching final furlong, driven clear, won at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Jan beating Persian Native (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.

Oakapple Express 7-2 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden, stayed on well final 2f, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 19, 7l behind Young Albert (11-4) at Ayr 2m nhf (H) sft in Dec.

Pepporoni Pete (IRE) 7-4fav (11-4) Held up in touch, headway on bit 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gd in Dec beating Pangbourne (11-4) by 5l, 17 ran.

Pure Theatre (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead from under 4f out, led over 2f out, clear from over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 2m nhf sft in Oct '04 beating Mingus Madness (11-9) by 4l, 20 ran.

Ringaroses 10-3fav (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway 9f out, went 2nd 4f out, led over 2f out, came clear final furlong, won at Ludlow 2m nhf (H) gd in Dec beating Magical Harry (10-11) by 7l, 18 ran.

Spartacus Bay (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Prominent, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Roll Along (11-12) at Warwick 2m nhf lst (1) sft in Jan.

Go Johnny (IRE) Taipan gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Beau Memories.

Go On Ahead (IRE) Namaqualand gelding, half-brother to 7f and 1m winner Astrocharmm.

Irish Guard Infantry gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.

Kalamazoo (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Deep Reflection (11-4) at Lingfield 2m nhf (H) pol in Dec.

Master Eddy 33-1 (11-4) Held up rear, ridden and headway over 5f out, kept on one pace from 2f out, 3rd of 12, 13l behind Dark Corner (10-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) sft in Jan.

The Main Man Double Trigger gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Ela Jay.

Pressgang 9-2fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear, won at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (5) gs in Jan beating Crofters Lad (11-0) by 5l, 17 ran.

Bazil des Fieffes (FR) Le Balafre colt, half-brother to several winners in France.