with leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure, headed close home
led, reminders 5f out, headed over 4f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, pushed along 5f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off
close up, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, driven to challenge leader inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure to lead close home
HOWABOUTNEVER is a full brother to two winning jumpers including the useful Super Duty, who won a bumper over today's course and distance on his racecourse debut. He can cap a good day for his yard by landing this finale ahead of the Kayf Tara gelding Foryourinformation. Queenys King, a half-brother to a bumper and hurdles winner, is just preferred to A Vos Gardes of the other pair.
Foryourinformation Kayf Tara gelding out of Sleepless Eye.
Howaboutnever (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Sarah's Cottage.
Queenys King (IRE) Desert King gelding out of Midway.
A Vos Gardes (FR) Kapgarde gelding out of Miscia Nera.