jumped well, tracked leader, led 9th, quickened tempo 11th, 1 length ahead going well 3 out, went further clear before last easily
led until 9th, chased winner, pushed along and 1 length down 3 out, no extra and well held before last
always last, lost touch 10th, tailed off
Very much a case of flicking the coin and waiting to see if it comes up heads or tails with precious little to choose between old rivals Black Corton and FOREVER FIELD . However, we'll choose to side with the Nicky Henderson trained seven-year-old and hope that Nico De Boinville can harness his keeness and get the pace right from the front end at a track which can often suit those seeking to make all.
Black Corton (FR) 2-1 (11-5) Led until 6th, tracked leader, led approaching 4 out, clear 2 out, easily, won at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Jul beating Knight Of Noir (10-12) by 13l, 4 ran.
Forever Field (IRE) 13-8 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 2nd, jumped right 7th and 8th, upped tempo before 4 out, 4 lengths clear last, ridden out, always holding on, won at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Jun beating Black Corton (11-5) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Velvet Cognac 4-5fav (12-0) (tt) a.p; went cl 2nd 13; one pce 2 out, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Mr Raj (12-0) at Kingston Blount 3m gs in May.
