took keen hold in last pair, headway to 2nd over 2f out, no chance with winner over 1f out
held up until led over 14f out, made rest, pushed along and kept on strongly final 2f
held up in last pair, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, pushed along 5f out, weakened over 4 out
reluctant leader until over 14f out, settled in 3rd, went 2nd inside final mile until ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
pulled hard, soon tracked leader until inside final mile, stayed chasing leaders and kept on final 2f
A small field bumper closes out the card and the progressive POINT BLANK looks the standout choice. Well related Jonjo O'Neill's charge has shown clear improvement in two outings and a similar amount again would easily be enough. Salford Rose is also an improver and was only just held on his latest so must be looked at while Casper's Shadow is an interesting newcomer but might need further to be at his best.
Don Pooleoni (IRE) Catcher In The Rye gelding out of Liss Rua.
Saint Luke (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Held up; hdwy 14; wknd 2 out, 5th of 18, 19l behind The Howardian (12-0) at Garnons 3m ptp in Mar.
Superior Knight 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 7f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 12, 14l behind Vesey Lodge (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Casper's Shadow (IRE) Great Palm gelding out of Kambaya.
Point Blank (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Led or disputed lead, led 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no impression, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Vertige Dore (11-1) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Salford Rose (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 3f out, soon headed, still every chance over 1f out, held inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Rudanphast (11-8) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) gf.
