made all, pushed clear approaching 2 out, very easily
held up in rear, slightly hampered when left in 3rd at 2nd, mistakes 3rd, 4th and 5th, soon detached, never a factor, moderate 3rd
chasing leaders when fell 2nd
tracked leader, jumped right throughout, under pressure after 3 out, soon weakened, modest 2nd
Course and distance winner COUSIN OSCAR looks the one to beat despite carrying a penalty. Donald McCain’s charge beat a couple of previous winners last month and that’s the strongest form on offer. Hes Our Robin may prove next best debuting for new connections having finished runner-up at Downpatrick in September when last seen in action while Burrenbridge Hotel was a well beaten third on his hurdling bow and Amerton Lane was tailed off in a bumper last month.
Cousin Oscar (IRE) 10-3 (11-2) Made all, drew clear approaching 2 out, ran on strongly, won at Bangor 2m 1f (4) sft in Feb beating Dashing Oscar (11-12) by 4l, 7 ran.
Amerton Lane 16-1 (11-3) Always behind, 7th of 8, 25 1/2l behind Samson's Reach (10-7) at Bangor 2m 1f (6) sft in Feb.
Burrenbridge Hotel (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Towards rear, headway on outside 4th, 3rd after next, not fluent 3 out, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 13, 31l behind Grand Turina (10-8) at Warwick 2m (4) sft in Mar.
Hes Our Robin (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Towards rear early, soon improved into mid-division and 7th after 5 out, good progress into 2nd after 3 out and challenged next, soon on terms and ridden to lead after last, headed run-in and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Show And Go (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Sep.
