held up, closed 4 out, led after next, clear when not fluent 2 out, went left last, easily
not always fluent, led, hit 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, no impression on winner and hanging left before 2 out
tracked winner, not much room when not fluent 2nd, jumped slowly next, outpaced 4 out, weakened next
tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, 3rd and no impression on winner after next, plugged on to close on 2nd flat
not fluent in rear, pecked 6th, soon behind, pulled up after 3 out
RITUAL OF SENSES can maintain his unbeaten record over hurdles against likely market rival Kid Kalanisi is what looks a virtual match. Warren Greatrex' Plumpton winner is conceding 7lb to Dan Skelton's charge but should be up to the task as he prevailed on his jumping bow despite showing signs of inexperience and will know more today. Kid Kalanisi has yet to show any real sign of ability, despite a third at Newbury last year, but maybe first-time blinkers will have the desired effect.
Ritual Of Senses (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Pressed leader, challenged 2 out, ridden to lead narrowly before last, strongly pressed run-in, hung left and asserted towards finish, won at Plumpton 2m mdn (5) gd in May beating Searching (10-10) by 1l, 9 ran.
Kid Kalanisi (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, not always fluent, reminder 5th, mistake 8th, weakened after next, 9th of 14, dist behind Carrigkerry (11-1) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Silent Account (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, pushed along 7f out, tailed off over 5f out, last of 13, dist behind Rockportian (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in May.
Silver Ticket (IRE) 200-1 (11-2) Mid-division, lost place after 6th, struggling 4 out, tailed off after next, 12th of 13, dist behind Vaillant Creek (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 3f mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Shavaughn 8-1 (10-0) Ur 1, at Lower Machen 2m 4f mdn in May.
Ourcrazyanne 150-1 (10-6) Held up in 5th, took keen hold, not fluent 3rd or 5th, mistake 7th, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out, at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in May.
Keepyourheadup 16-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, ridden 8f out, behind final 5f, last of 7, dist behind Knightly Pleasure (10-11) at Fontwell 1m 6f (6) hvy in Apr.
