led, ridden after 2 out, headed last, no extra
held up in touch, not fluent 6th and 7th, went 2nd 12th, jumped left 13th and 14th, pushed along to lead last, ridden and headed close home
chased leader to 7th, weakened after 14th, tailed off
held up, headway 3 out, ridden to lead close home
KATESON probably hasn't lived up to expectations over the past year or so but has been pretty highly tried and this might prove a better opportunity to regain the winning habit. Still lightly-raced over fences, he could well still develop into a useful performer over larger obstacles. He holds Present Value on Exeter running in December and it could be that Jammy George is his likeliest threat after a really commendable effort at Newbury last time in a limited novices' handicap when beaten under a length by Court Master. Jammin Masters has plenty of chasing experience but disappointed on his comeback run and the Greatrex yard remains quieter than usual. Mr Clarkson and Theligny are not totally ruled out either in an open affair.
Jammin Masters (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Chased leaders on inside, outpaced after 9th, never on terms after, last of 4, 25 3/4l behind Sam Brown (11-0) at Lingfield 2m 7f (4) hvy in Jan.
Jammy George (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Held up and behind, bit closer 5 out, chased leaders after 2 out, went never nearer 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Court Master (10-3) at Newbury 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Kateson 9-2 (11-2) Held up towards rear, not fluent 7th (water), plugged on, 5th of 11, 29l behind Burbank (10-12) at Newbury 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Mr Clarkson (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) In 3rd place after 4th, same position at 11th, went 2nd on long run before 4 out until ridden in 3rd approaching 4 out, 3rd and well held run-in, 3rd of 5, 11l behind Musical Slave (11-2) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Theligny (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, not fluent 7th, lost place after 10th, pushed along before 5 out, behind from next, 8th of 10, dist behind Crievehill (11-12) at Haydock 3m 2f hcp (2) gs in Nov.
Present Value (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Close up, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, 4th and held after next, 4th of 5, 8 1/4l behind Earlofthecotswolds (11-0) at Exeter 2m 3f (2) sft in Dec.