led until 7th, remained prominent, driven to challenge 2 out, soon every chance, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, jumped left throughout, weakened before 3 out
tracked leader, jumped well, led 7th, clear approaching last, ran on well, impressive
Nonrunner
Kerada's likely absence appears to have left the way clear for CAPTAIN CHRIS to open his account over fences. Unlucky to come up against Ghizao in his first two starts over the larger obstacles, he made the classy Medermit pull out all the stops in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown three weeks ago and gets 4lb from Adams Island, who disappointed when tried in handicap company over a longer trip at Ffos Las. American Trilogy was ridden with plenty of confidence when coming good over C&D earlier in the month and is a lot more relaxed nowadays but will need further improvement to follow up today.
Adams Island (IRE) 4-1fav (10-7) In touch, chased leader after 4th, mistake 16th, not fluent 5 out, soon pushed along, weakened next, 9th of 11, well behind Blazing Bailey (11-10) at Ffos Las 3m 4f hcp chs (2) gs.
American Trilogy (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Raced wide, held up in close touch, jumped left from halfway, headway to 3rd before 8th, went 2nd before 4 out, led 3 out, in command before last, drew clear flat, comfortably, won at Kempton 2m 4f beg chase (4) gd beating Patsy Finnegan (11-0) by 6l, 5 ran.
Captain Chris (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, mistake 6th, headway 10th, mistake 3 out, chased winner approaching last, stayed on well, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Medermit (11-4) at Sandown 2m 4f nov chs G1 (1) gd.
Kerada (FR) 2-5fav (11-1) Tracked leader, not much room when not fluent 2nd, led 7th, soon headed, led again 9th, clear from 4 out, easily, won at Ffos Las 2m 5f nov chs (3) sft beating Princeful (10-12) by 12l, 4 ran.
