tracked leaders, went 2nd before 7th, led after 3 out, in command when not fluent last, comfortably
tracked leaders, jumped right 1st, went 2nd from 2nd, led 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon headed, no impression last
took keen hold, led until 6th, weakened next, tailed off
tracked leader until 2nd, last 4th, went 3rd from 7th, no impression, weakened 4 out, tailed off
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Such A Legend has already had six starts over the larger obstacles, being placed three times. He looks vulnerable again against the less-exposed MONSIEUR GIBRALTAR, who only found the potentially-useful Days Of Heaven too strong on his chasing bow at Kempton and was clear of the third. Avidity won three times over hurdles but may need more time over fences judged on his fourth of five at Kelso, where he never look comfortable. Silk Hall was pulled up in that race and has become disappointing while Northern Oscar appears to have a lot to do.
Avidity 11-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders in 4th throughout, reminders after 7th, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, never on terms, well beaten before last, tailed off, 4th of 5, 27 1/2l behind Gurkha Brave (10-11) at Carlisle 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Monsieur Gibraltar (FR) 5-2 (11-0) In touch, went 2nd from 5 out, led 3 out, ridden before 2 out, headed last, no extra, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Days Of Heaven (11-0) at Kempton 2m 4f (3) gd in May.
Northern Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, chased leader until 3 out, weakening when hampered next, 6th of 8, 26 1/4l behind Sleeping City (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Silk Hall (UAE) 7-1 (10-3) Reluctant to post, early reminders, behind, switched outside and some headway 4th, lost place next, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 4 out, at Carlisle 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Such A Legend 7-2 (11-1) Chased leaders, bumped 1st, not fluent 9th, mistake and ridden 4 out, stayed on take 2nd flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Gone Too Far (11-6) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (3) gf in May.
