made all, not fluent 7th or 8th, clear approaching last, easily
tracked leaders, not fluent 7th, ridden 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked winner, close up 4 out, ridden and beaten approaching 2 out, well held when mistake last
held up in last, mistake 6th, not fluent next, well held after 8th, mistake 4 out, went 4th latter stages
held up in touch, pressing for 3rd when not fluent 8th, weakened 4 out, tailed off
took keen hold early, jumped badly left, held up in 6th, mistake 7th, weakened after next, tailed off
held up in 5th, ridden after 8th, weakened before next, tailed off
Ski Sunday won over hurdles at Kempton in January on his return from a break. It may be he is best caught fresh and, providing his jumping holds up, has to go on the short-list here. But preference is for four-year-old CURRENT EVENT, who has a big weight allowance and should be a lot sharper for a spin over hurdles at Chepstow. George Nympton ultimately proved disappointing over hurdles but there's a chance a switch to fences will rekindle his enthusiasm and he's preferred to ex-pointer Webberys Dream of the others.
Easter Meteor 11-8fav (11-1) Soon led, pulled hard and never jumped well, strongly challenged after 2 out, headed after last, no extra, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Mizen Station (11-1) at Newbury 2m 5f mdn hdl (3) gd in Mar.
Freddy's Star (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up, mistake 7th, 5th when hampered and unseated rider bend after 9th, in a race won by Tatispout (10-0) at Ludlow 2m beg chs (4) gf in Oct, 7 ran.
George Nympton (IRE) 18-1 (11-10) Took keen hold, headed before 5th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Marleno (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Dec.
Russian Conquest 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, not fluent 1st, hit 5th, jumped right and not fluent 7th, last 13th, weakened next, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Vincitore (11-7) at Worcester 2m 7f nov chs (4) gd in Oct, 5 ran.
Rye Rocket 100-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, towards rear, some headway to modest 7th after 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 13, well behind Old Way (11-2) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Ski Sunday 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, mistake and hampered 3 out, never dangerous, 10th of 22, 24l behind Russian War (10-1) at Aintree 2m 4f Listed hcp hdl (1) gs in Apr.
Webberys Dream 12-1 (12-0) (tt) led 2 til hdd app 2 out; no ex, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Merriott's Oscar (12-0) at Upcott Cross 3m ptp in May.
Current Event (FR) 11-2 (11-4) Mid-division, headway approaching 7th, weakened 3 out, moderate 3rd, 3rd of 12, 43l behind Fingal Bay (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl G2 (1) gd in Oct.
