The front-running SAIL AWAY jumped his rivals silly at Aintree in April and a similar effort would have these stretched out. Aucunrisque, a Grade 2/3 winner over timber and a novice chase winner at Uttoxeter, had a pipe-opener over hurdles at Fontwell and will be ready for this. The Banger Doyle is a consistent performer in Ireland while Nells Son had a bit in hand when scoring over the course and distance last month on just his third start over fences
Sail Away (FR) 13-2 (11-8) Made all, jumped well, clear 10th, unchallenged, won at Ayr 3m hcp (2) gd in Apr beating Forward Plan (10-11) by 11l, 8 ran.
Aucunrisque (FR) 9-2 (12-0) Midfield, stumbled on landing 1st, jockey briefly lost iron before 2nd, briefly pressed leader 3 out, soon ridden, 1 length 2nd 2 out, not fluent last, soon lost 2nd, no extra run-in, 3rd of 6, 9 3/4l behind Soul Icon (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
The Banger Doyle (IRE) 4-1 (10-3) Soon led, kept to inner, 2 lengths clear halfway, reduced lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Immelmann (10-3) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Nells Son 3-1 (11-1) Held up last but in touch, made steady headway from before 3 out, went second before 2 out, going best when led final fence, soon asserted and ran on well closing stages, won at Carlisle 2m hcp (3) sft in Oct beating Glory And Honour (10-5) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
