tracked leader, pushed along before 3 out, soon lost 2nd place and weakened
in rear and in touch, went 3rd before 13th, ridden to lead last, kept on well
tracked leaders and keen, in rear before 13th, pushed along before 3 out, weakened before last
led, head last, soon ridden, kept on and held run-in
Tickenwolf has won twice around here, including off a 3lb higher mark. But he’s been out of sorts for a while and Friendly Royal, another course winner, showed nothing on his reappearance at Sedgefield following a lay-off. MAN WITH VAN’s jumping may not be put under as much pressure as normal in this small field so Patrick Griffin’s raider gets the nod with Presented looking a shadow of his former self and held by Tickenwolf on the form book.
Man With Van (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) In rear, mistake 11th, struggling next, behind 13th, 7th of 9, 25 1/2l behind The Clock Leary (11-7) at Bangor 3m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Tickenwolf (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Towards rear when mistake and unseated rider 13th, at Perth 3m hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Friendly Royal (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened from 11th, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Highbury High (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Presented (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Prominent, ridden before 13th, struggling 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 7, 22 3/4l behind Shake It Up (11-9) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Aug.