tracked winner, outpaced in 3rd 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to regain 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
made all, ridden when pressed over 1f out, stayed on well, forged clear inside final furlong
tracked front pair, driven to chase winner over 4f out to over 3f out, soon ridden, no chance with front trio final 2f
held up in 4th, headway into 2nd 3f out, driven over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon one pace, no chance with winner when lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up, always in rear, pushed along 7f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
It's taken a while for the penny to drop with DRUID'S FOLLY but he only found one too good when favourite at Chepstow last month and will likely be a short price to go one better here. Winning Ticket has local connections and is a half-brother to winning chaser Caulfields Venture, who also landed an all-weather bumper. Evan Williams sent out last year's winner and introduces the Robin Des Champs mare Fille Des Champs, who is a half-sister to two winning jumpers – she may be best of the rest.
Beggar's Wishes (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, took keen hold, pushed along over 5f out, went 4th over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 24 1/2l behind Utility (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (6) hvy in Dec.
Druid's Folly (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Led, headed over 3f out, soon led again, 2 lengths clear and wandered slightly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Ballymalin (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
Tudors Treasure 20-1 (10-13) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 12, dist behind Monkhouse (11-4) at Bangor 2m 1f (6) gd in Apr.
Winning Ticket (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Saddlers' Venture.
Fille Des Champs (IRE) Robin Des Champs M out of South Queen Lady.
