mid-division, headway 6th, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, stayed on to lead after last
in touch, mistake 3rd, ridden to lead 3f out, weakening and headed when not fluent 2f out, fell last
led and virtually refused and unseated rider 1st
held up towards rear, headway 6th to go in touch, ridden and kept on one pace
mid-division, weakened 3f out, slightly hampered and held last
mid-division, weakened 4f out
held up towards rear, stayed on one pace from 3f out
tracked leaders and keen hold, ridden to lead 2f out, weakening when headed flat
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, soon onepaced
prominent and keen, weakened 4f out, behind when slightly hampered last
Made In France was an impressive winner last time and can follow up in this competitive finale, Alroyal and Sninfia may provide most danger. Martin Pipe's gelding, despite a tendency to hang right , rallied under pressure to get the better of Cullen Road at Worcester last time. He did carry his head rather high under pressure, but did not shirk the issue and was well on top at the line. He will have learnt a lot from that experience and looks set to go in again. Alroyal landed a couple of novice events in August and wasn't disgraced in a handicap last time, it will be tough for this gelding having to giove weight away all round, but nevertheless he should be in the shake up. Sninfia only beat a modest field at Worcester on his hurdles debut, but did it with some authority and must figure in the finish again today. The Phillip Hobbs pair Cutthroat and Salute have also shown ability and must be feared, but Made In France showed plenty of determination last time and could prove difficult to beat.
