tracked winner, about 30 lengths down in 2nd when left in lead last, finished alone
led, clear before 2 out, about 30 lengths clear when fell last
Chief Bottlewasher has hinted at ability in bumpers in Ireland so will probably be the one to take advantage should NO HASSLE HOFF not fulfill expectations on his debut under Rules. Dan Skelton's point-to-point convert is the most likely winner, however, as Westerbee failed to build on her second to a useful sort at Worcester in the spring when upped in trip at Hereford.
Chief Bottlewasher (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Led early, prominent, on terms again from after halfway, headed under 4f out, no impression 2f out, one pace, 7th of 17, 20 1/2l behind Westerner Lady (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f gd in Jul.
No Hassle Hoff (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Prom, mstk 7th, 3rd 1/2way, left 2nd 3out, nt mtch easy wnr from 2out, ko to line, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Topofthegame (11-10) at Belclare 3m mdn sft in Mar.
Westerbee (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Always towards rear and keen, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before last, at Hereford 2m 6f mdn (5) gd in Oct.
