tracked leaders, outpaced halfway, rallied to chase leaders over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear but in touch, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear but in touch, headway over 5f out, ridden to challenge over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led 5f, remained prominent, led again over 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
with leader, led after 5f, headed over 4f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, lost place over 4f out
in touch, progress to lead over 3f out, strongly challenged over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well
DANTE'S WAY overcame inexperience to land a Kelso bumper in May by a short head from a subsequent winner with the remainder well beaten. He is penalised but will be difficult to beat. Final Fling made a reasonable start here last month though was eventually beaten a long way but Focal Point has plenty to do on what he is shown to date. Carole's Vigilante and Exactly What both have decent pedigrees which suggest they should have good futures but the most interesting entry is Three Ways. He is travelled over from Ireland and would not be coming without good reason so is definitely one to keep an eye on.
Dante's Way (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, led inside final furlong, just held on close home, won at Kelso 2m (5) gs in May beating Nuts Well (10-12) by shd, 9 ran.
Carole's Vigilante (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Gotta Goa.
Exactly What Multiplex gelding out of Heathyards Tipple.
Focal Point 66-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, 5th of 7, 25l behind Monbeg Charmer (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f (6) gd in Oct.
Nailer (IRE) Coroner gelding out of Celtic Serenade.
Nine Altars (IRE) 2-1 (11-9) Rcd 3rd til rdn & outpcd 3out, rdn & ko onepce, 3rd of 6, 28 1/2l behind Katachenko (11-9) at Toomebridge 3m mdn gf in Sep.
Three Ways Flemensfirth gelding out of Serenique.
Final Fling (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, outpaced over 4f out, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 16 1/4l behind Cloudy Dream (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f (6) gd in Oct.
Heilan Rebel (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, driven over 5f out, weakened 3f out, 6th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Big River (11-3) at Kelso 2m (6) gs in Mar.
