prominent, pushed along 3f out, chased winner from 2f out, rallied when pressed for second 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
midfield, pushed along passing halfway, weakened 4f out
made all, kicked clear but jinked right 2f out, jinked right again entering final furlong, briefly pushed along approaching final 110 yards, eased when unchallenged near finish
prominent, ridden 3f out, chased front pair 2f out, briefly disputed second entering final furlong, unable to quicken and no extra near finish
prominent, chased leaders 3f out, ridden approaching final 2f, kept on one pace inside final furlong
in rear, struggling well before halfway, soon detached
held up, modest headway passing halfway, soon ridden, gradually weakened final 2f
held up towards rear, raced wide when making modest headway on home turn, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
midfield, pushed along turning for home, lost ground quickly, finished a long way detached
Go West has been a beaten favourite in both starts under Rules so far and may have to settle for playing a minor role again in this. Dreadpoetssociety is an interesting newcomer being a half-brother to a winning bumper and Court In The Act is a half-brother to winning chaser Shanty Alley but BENTLEY’S RETURN is improving with experience and, from the yard that won this in 2020, can make it third-time lucky ahead of Uttoxeter fifth Pic Roc.
Bentley's Return (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Prominent, with leaders when pushed entering home straight, soon ridden in 3rd, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 12 1/4l behind Golden Ace (10-7) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gs in Dec.
Dreadpoetssociety (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Deadly Pursuit.
Go West (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) Led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, stayed on, no match for winner, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Dino Bellagio (10-10) at Doncaster 2m 1f (5) gd in Jan.
Pic Roc (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Held up, some headway under pressure 3f out, never on terms with leaders, stayed on well inside last, 5th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Bowenspark (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in Nov.
Ryder's Rock 66-1 (11-2) Midfield, pushed along 3f out, plugged on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 18, 11 1/4l behind Goodtimecrew (11-2) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) gs in Feb.
The Pit Popsy Dunaden M out of Just Popsy.
Court In The Act (IRE) Court Cave gelding out of Alexander Road.
Elusive Enemy (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Zonisty (11-9) at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Feb.
Barford Groover Pether's Moon filly out of Briska Des Bordes.
