tracked leader after 1f, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
in rear, steady headway from 4f out, joined leader going well 2f out, ridden 1f out and found little, stayed on to lead post
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
raced wide intouch, lost place 5f out
raced wide in touch, ridden and weakened over 6f out
in rear, smooth headway from 3f out, chased leading pair when hung left approaching 1f out, ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, chased leader over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out
in touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
held up, headway 4f out, ridden and switched right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to go a never nearer 5th
in touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden 3f out, joined 2f out, stayed on gamely, headed post
Nonrunner
Support for That Look would be fascinating in a race where Any Given Moment and Free Falling appear to hold solid claims but we'll take a chance with UNCLE KEEF. The selection caught the eye on his reappearance at Folkestone when not really appearing to enjoy the run of the race but he has failed to build on that in two subsequent outings on the all-weather, including in cheekpieces last time. He wears blinkers today which will hopefully make the difference along with the return to racing on turf and see him improve on Marcus Tregoning's impressive strike rate at the track. That Look didn't run that well in a Hunter Chase last month but he's only 2lbs higher than when scoring over course and distance in 2008 and hails from a yard that's capable of having him ready. Any Given Moment, Mediterranean Sea and Free Falling hold more obvious claims having scored last time out although the last two named both have to prove their stamina for this trip. Astroleo and Broughtons Point are two more worthy of mention in a hotly contested heat in which we're going to take a chance with Uncle Keef.
That Look 10-1 (9-12) Led after 1f, made rest, ridden 2f out, stayed on gamely, won at Yarmouth 2m hcap (5) gd in Sep '08 beating Caffari (9-6) by 1l, 13 ran.
Uncle Keef (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up well in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders, 9th of 13, 7l behind Tilapia (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Any Given Moment (IRE) 9-4 (8-12) Led, headed over 6f out, tracked leader, led again narrowly 3f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, stayed on gamely, just held on, won at Chepstow 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May beating Sangfroid (9-2) by hd, 9 ran.
Mediterranean Sea (IRE) 10-3 (8-10) Always prominent, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May beating Ghufa (8-11) by 1l, 10 ran.
Three Boars 7-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon tracking leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Bivouac (9-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in May.
Broughtons Point 8-1 (8-13) Held up, outpaced 4f out, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on and hung left final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 8l behind If I Had Him (9-1) at Wolverhampton 2m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in May.
Mister Frosty (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 4f out, chased winner until 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 10l behind Aestival (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gd.
Snowberry Hill (USA) 10-1 (10-7) In touch, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 17l behind Savaronola (10-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am hcp 0-55 (6) pol in May.
Honorable Endeavor 5-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, well beaten over 1f out, 8th of 9, 11l behind If I Had Him (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Rock Tech 33-1 (8-3) Behind, headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 13l behind Nayessence (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Astroleo 4-1 (8-4) Led, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind If I Had Him (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Hassadin 10-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge 3f out, led briefly inside final 2f, kept on same pace and no impression with winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Picot de Say (8-11) at Chepstow 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Whitcombe Spirit 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced well over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 7th of 10, 14l behind Picot de Say (8-11) at Chepstow 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Free Falling 12-1 (8-7) Soon led, made rest, ridden along from 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, won at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in May beating Dhania (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
River Danube 40-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 6f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 9, 20l behind Merrion Tiger (9-1) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Contradiktive (IRE) 9-2 (8-0) Tracked winner until 4f out, ridden and outpaced 3f out, rallied to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Channel Crossing (8-6) at Leicester 1m 4f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
