made virtually all, ridden after 2 out, in command last, stayed on well
not fluent in rear, mistake 7th, closed from 9th, hit 4 out, 3rd and well held from 2 out
chased leaders, left disputing 2nd from 5th, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, held last
tracked leaders, left disputing 2nd from 5th, mistake 10th, well held 4th from 3 out
chased leader, mistake and unseated rider 5th
Ruthless Article has the hurdles form to figure but questions to answer at present. Tara Mill is also best watched but Presentandcounting made an impressive winning start over the larger obstacles at Worcester. OUTONPATROL was also a ready winner at Ludlow and could have more to offer following wind surgery. The Bees Knees was third at Southwell last month and is another likely improver.
Ruthless Article (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Towards rear, not fluent 3 out and dropped to last, soon struggling, tailed off after 2 out, last of 4, 30 3/4l behind Jersey Wonder (10-6) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (3) gf in Apr.
The Bees Knees (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and chased leaders 2 out, ridden and went 3rd after the last but no match for the front two, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Onthefrontfoot (11-2) at Southwell 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Presentandcounting (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, took keen hold, closed 5th, went 2nd 3 out, led next, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May beating Dog Of War (11-10) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Outonpatrol (IRE) 13-8fav (11-1) Chased leader until 6th, last and slow 10th, pushed along 12th, rallied 2 out, led last, stayed on well, won comfortably in the end, won at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in May beating Docte Dina (11-0) by 2l, 4 ran.
Tara Mill (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Prominent, ridden 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, dist behind Grange Road (11-4) at Hexham 2m 7f mdn (4) sft in May.
