raced keenly, tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 3f out, led inside final 2f, came clear final furlong, easily
led over 1f, tracked leader, led again inside final 4f, pushed along and headed inside final 2f, one pace and no impression final furlong
held up 5th, went 4th approaching final 3f, ridden over 1f out, plugged on into well held 3rd inside final furlong
pulled hard, led 14f out, headed well over 3f out, lost 2nd over 3f out, weakening when stumbled soon after, tailed off
tracked leading trio, went 3rd over 3f out, pushed along and one pace final 2f, weakened into modest 4th inside final furlong
David Cricket was strongly fancied for a similar race yesterday at Fontwell and would be most unlikely to turn up here if taking part. Neither of the others with experience have shown much so far so this looks a good opportunity for AS AND WHEN to make a winning debut. The Presenting gelding is a full brother to winning hurdler/chaser American Legend and a half-brother to two other winning jumpers. Fellow newcomer Sabrage is a half-brother to a couple of Flat winners so could be the danger.
American Gigolo 7-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden 4f out, lost place over 3f out, remote 4th final 2f, tailed off, 4th of 9, 36 1/4l behind Red Indian (10-12) at Newcastle 1m 7f (6) hvy in Dec.
As And When (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Coole Eile.
Banco De Logos (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, challenged over 6f out, one pace 2f out, no extra, 6th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Challico (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f (6) gf in May.
Blanville (FR) High Rock gelding out of Paricolombieres.
Sabrage (IRE) Fastnet Rock gelding out of Champagne Toni.
David Cricket 9-4fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway on inside 4f out, stayed on to take 2nd entering final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 10l behind Le Breuil (10-12) at Warwick 2m (6) gs in May.
