tracked leading pair until mistake 10th, pushed along 10th, 4th and beaten when blundered and rider lost reins briefly 2 out, kept on flat
took keen hold early, tracked leading trio, went 3rd 7th, driven after 10th, no chance with winner, kept on flat, went poor 2nd final stride
chased winner, slow 4 out, no chance soon after, lost poor 2nd last stride
jumped boldly, made all, clear soon after 4 out, heavily eased flat, unchallenged
Kosta Brava and Knockavilla are both former Howard Johnson inmates and the latter's recent fourth at Market Rasen behind Park Lane affords him preference of the pair as he was beaten less than three lengths. Kai Broon looked a useful chasing recruit when scoring at Kelso in April and, although he's been consistent enough since, he's probably not fully lived up to expectations. This is a good opportunity to get back on the winning track but he's asked to concede over a stone to RED KINGDOM. The latter landed a success and a second place in the space of three days at Cartmel's recent two-day meeting and is clearly in good heart. He's a proven stayer at this trip too and just shades the vote.
Kai Broon (IRE) 11-4 (11-5) Led, pushed along and kept narrow lead when joined on both sides 3 out, ridden and headed last, 3rd and outpaced flat, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Sublime Talent (11-2) at Perth 2m nov chs (4) sft in Jun.
Kosta Brava (FR) 8-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, not fluent 4th, weakened 2 out, tailed off, 4th of 5, 44l behind Dr Flynn (11-5) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy in Jun.
Knockavilla (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, went 4th before 3 out, soon ridden and kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Park Lane (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Jul.
Red Kingdom (IRE) 7-2fav (11-9) Led, ridden after last, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Pete (11-4) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Jul.
