made all, jumped well, drew clear approaching omitted last, easily (2 fences omitted)
tracked winner, outpaced 2 out, stayed on approaching omitted last, no chance with winner
Sussex Road would need something to befall his two rivals to play a part in this. JENKINS is potentially a smart recruit to chasing as he won a Grade 3 over hurdles at the start of the year. He is rated 5lb higher over the smaller obstacles than Bags Groove but Harry Fry’s charge did have a run over fences at Uttoxeter in the spring and was only headed close home despite finding 2m on the short side.
Jenkins (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Prominent, ridden before 3 out, weakened next, tailed off, 14th of 19, dist behind Jester Jet (10-9) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Apr.
Sussex Road (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) In rear, pushed along after 4th, reminder after 8th, behind from next, last of 6, dist behind Treackle Tart (10-5) at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Sep.
Bags Groove (IRE) 5-2fav (11-0) Held up in touch, blundered 8th, led last, ridden run-in, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Verni (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (3) gd in May.
