tracked leaders, reminders and weakened from 4 out, jumped left 2 out
tracked leaders, joined leader 6 out, led 2 out, soon clear, eased last 100 yards
tracked leaders, reminders and lost place before 7 out, tailed off
led, pressed from 6 out, headed 2 out, kept on and just held on for 2nd, no chance with winner
in rear and in touch, outpaced from 6 out, plugged on and went 3rd before 3 out,
tracked leaders and in touch, outpaced 7 out, plugged on to go 4th after last, never dangerous
Wicklow Lad retains form and enthusiasm at the age of 13 and Wayupinthesky has shaped quite well in the hunter chase sphere the last twice on the back of success in the pointing arena. Abbeyview is not the most straightforward of conveyances at times but today's pilot has got a good tune out of him the last twice in hunter chases, although he did idle rather badly when scoring at Towcester last time. However, MAN OF STEEL (NAP) sets a good standard for the aforementioned trio to aim at and is taken to build upon his recent Fontwell success. The fact that he is a course and distance winner strengthens confidence.
Abbeyview (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led 2 out, clear before last, kept on well, won at Towcester 3m (6) gf in May beating Dabinett Moon (11-5) by 3 3/4l, 7 ran.
Man Of Steel (IRE) 3-1 (12-2) Chased leaders, 2nd 7th, not fluent when challenging 3 out, led next, clear flat, allowed to take it quite easy near finish, won at Fontwell 3m 3f (6) sft in May beating Lets Get Serious (11-11) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Allthekingshorses (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Behind, soon detached, tailed off halfway, pulled up 5 out, at Perth 3m (6) gd in May.
Forge Valley 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, lost place before 6th, struggling from 9th, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Tallow Fair (12-0) at Hexham 3m mdn (5) gd in May.
Wayupinthesky (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Held up, under pressure 12th, soon no impression, 3rd of 9, dist behind Creevytennant (11-12) at Perth 3m (6) gd in May.
Wicklow Lad 6-4fav (12-5) (bl) chsd wnr; ev ch 15; one pce 2 out, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Chicago Outfit (12-0) at Overton 3m gd in Mar.