tracked leader from 2nd, led 3 out, slight lead when hit 2 out and last, pushed out, ran on well flat
always behind, lost touch 6th, soon tailed off
prominent, effort to go 3rd 2 out, one pace, no chance with leading pair
held up in touch, blundered 3rd, effort and driven after 3 out, soon weakened
held up, hard driven and beaten after 4 out
raced keenly, led, mistake 2nd, headed 3 out, soon weakened
always in rear, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, broke blood vessel
pulled hard, restrained behind leaders, weakened quickly before 3 out, tailed off
held up in rear, smooth headway to join winner after 3 out, every chance when hit last, no extra flat
Kadount looks the one to beat here with Friendly Fellow and Fortune Point the others for the shortlist. The selection made an impressive jumping debut when beating the well regarded Loup at Haydock last time. That form reads especially well in the context of this race, and Kadount is taken to follow-up. Fortune Point could represent the main danger as this gelding hails from a shrewd yard and he may have just needed the run when finishing fifth behind Island Stream at Kempton last month. Friendly Fellow found little off the bridle last time at Cheltenham and will need to improve to feature at the finish, so is opposed here. Of the rest, Talldark 'N' Andsome could go well if supported in the market, but we are happy to give Kadount a confident recommendation.
