led to 1st, chased leaders, until reminders and lost place approaching 9th
tracked leader, left in lead 9th, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra flat
mistakes, in rear, reminders approaching 8th, tailed off from 4 out
jumped right, led 1st, fell 9th
mistakes, held up, lost place approaching 8th, took poor 3rd last
tracked leaders, ridden when hit 2 out, soon weakened
held up, took keen hold early, left 2nd at the 9th, hit 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, soon clear
You're Special has been in good form over fences during the summer but faces a stiff task giving weight away all round and preference is for Ballylusky, who gets the verdict over Mister Dave's. The last mentioned comes here on the back of a comfortable win at Wetherby earlier in the month but that was a four runner race and this is tougher. The Venetia Williams-trained Misty Future has been well placed to win his last two starts but has gone up in the weights as a result and may struggle to win again. Stand Easy would want plenty more rain, while Lodestar has been held in lesser company than this already this term. Commanche Quest is worthy of a mention with the Mary Reveley yard coming back into form but a chance is taken with Ballylusky. An improved performer over hurdles last season, he looks to be potentially well treated over fences in a handicap and, with Jonjo O'Neill's team in good form, he gets the vote.
