tracked leader, not fluent 6th, lost 2nd 2 out, weakened on home bend
led, clear 7th, ridden and reduced advantage on home bend, headed and no impression final 100 yards
held up, not fluent 1st or 2nd, went 3rd 6th, reminder before next, not fluent 8th, dropped to last and weakening when mistake 4 out, blundered 3 out, soon pulled up
tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, last and ridden along from 6th, went 3rd before 4 out, chased clear leader 2 out, closed on home bend, stayed on well to lead final 100 yards, won with ears pricked
Fiftyonefiftyone looked on the upgrade when landing two chases in the spring for Oliver Sherwood but his form seems to have strangely deserted him subsequently. Kosta Brava has the assistance of the champion jockey but hasn't won for over two years whereas Sergeant Pink has developed into a most capable handicap chaser for Dianne Sayer. He's up to a new mark of 107 but is in fine nick at present and rates the main danger to BYGONES OF BRID. The topweight has to concede 23lb to the Sayer inmate but he's looked a natural over fences the last twice in novice company, winning by 28l and 12l respectively. He was especially impressive the last day when destroying a decent Hexham field and may just have too much class here despite the hefty weight concession.
Bygones of Brid (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Tracked clear leader, led before last, stayed on well to go clear from last, won at Hexham 2m nov chs (4) gd in Jun beating Twill Stand To Us (10-12) by 12l, 14 ran.
Fiftyonefiftyone (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, challenged 7th, hit 4 out, beaten next, soon weakened, tailed off, 4th of 6, well behind Dineur (10-6) at Aintree 2m hcp chs 0-140 (3) gs in Jun.
Kosta Brava (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway after 10th, every chance before 3 out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 7l behind Strobe (10-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd.
Sergeant Pink (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Towards rear, blundered 4th, pushed along before 7th, under pressure before 3 out, headway soon after, chased leading pair 2 out, chased leader last, driven and hung right flat, stayed on to lead last strides, won at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gf beating Castlelawn (11-5) by hd, 8 ran.
