made most to after 6th, weakened quickly 3 out, tailed off
took keen hold, held up behind leaders, weakening when not much room after 2 out
raced wide, held up until tracked leaders from 4th, blundered and lost place 6th, soon well behind, tailed off
raced wide, held up in touch, effort to join leader after 5th, led after next, headed and no chance with winner well before last
with leaders, ridden and close up between last two, weakened before last
chased leaders, hit 5th, weakened under pressure between last two
settled last, good headway to track leaders from 8th, went second before 2 out, led and drew well clear before last, heavily eased run-in
Dhaudeloup gets the confident vote here with Lanmire Tower and Running Times rated as the main dangers. The selection has not won for four years but he looks to have been found a really good opportunity here to get his head in front. He has finished second on each of his last three starts but the step up in trip should suit him here and he is the one they all have to beat. Lanmire Tower is eased in grade after being beaten a distance last time, but if he could run up to his best form he would go close. Running Times was a decent type on the flat but he has been overall very disappointing over hurdles. Double Agent looks the best of the rest, but for the winner we return to Dhaudeloup.
