tracked clear leader, closed 5th, led on inside well before 2 out, soon drew clear, easily
held up last, hit 5th, ridden 7th, left moderate 4th 4 out, stayed on to take poor 3rd flat
took keen hold, held up in 3rd, weakened 7th, tailed off when hit 3 out
took keen hold, raced in 4th, headway 7th, joined leader and upsides when blundered and unseated rider 4 out
led, clear 2nd, reduced lead 5th, headed well before 2 out, no chance with easy winner
took keen hold, held up, left 3rd 4 out, weakened after 2 out, lost moderate 3rd flat
This should be an easy opportunity for Stellenbosch to get his head in front at the expense of Peaceful Means and A Little More. The selection was a winner on the flat two years ago but has yet to get his head in front for Charlie Mann over hurdles. That being said he has been knocking on the door of late having finishing second in his last three races. His latest effort caught the eye when in behind Rodrigo Gonzales at Kempton in March. This looks his easiest task to date and if putting his best foot forward then he should have no troubles getting his head in front. Peaceful Means has shown a decent level of ability in the past. He was a good second at Huntington before being thrown in the deep end against better company at Newbury thereafter and was not totally discredited when fifth in a big field last time out. For that reason he is to be noted in the betting market. As is A Little More who was only moderate on the flat for Paul Blockley but can improve from his hurdles debut when fourth of twelve at a massive price at Worcester last month. But for the winner we return to Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch (USA) 4-6fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway 7th, ridden to lead approaching last, soon headed, stayed on welll under pressure flat, 2nd of 8, nk behind Rodrigo Gonzales (12-0) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
A Little More (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Held up well behind 5th, went moderate 4th approaching 2 out, no impression, 4th of 12, 32l behind Brayford Lad (10-9) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Apr.
Brushford (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 36l behind Friendly King (10-10) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (5) gd in Apr.
Another Storm 100-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, never near leaders, 6th of 15, 47l behind Hora (10-9) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gd.
Mysaynoway 10-1 (11-0) Raced freely, led to 3 out, weakened quickly, 5th of 10, 24l behind L'oudon (11-4) at Plumpton 2m clm hdl (5) gf.
Peaceful Means (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Chased leading pair, went 2nd after 4th until approaching 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 5th of 13, 40l behind Beherayn (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Delayed Approach (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, stayed on inside final 3f, never nearer, 4th of 18, 22l behind Cloudy Times (10-11) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Mar.
