jumped right at times, pressed leader, led 3 out, not fluent last, shaken up flat, asserting towards finish
led until 3rd, chased winner, not much room 2 out, hanging right after, driven and threatened briefly flat, no impression towards finish
held up in last, nudged along final bend, soon held, given reminder and lost touch after 3 out
NonRunner
Having a first run for Evan Williams, the Kilbeggan maiden winner CANFORD LIGHT can improve past the more-exposed Fitzroy who has to give 7lb taking into account Isabel Williams’ claim.
Canford Light (IRE) 6-4 (11-5) Prominent early, chased leaders after 2nd, 4th halfway, 3rd after 3 out, pushed along to challenge after next, led and went on before last, 3 length lead when slight mistake last, stayed on well, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul beating Mind Your Money (11-7) by 6l, 14 ran.
Family Pot (FR) 66-1 (10-12) Raced mid-division, ridden 3 out, no response from 2 out, tailed off and finished tired, 7th of 8, dist behind Father John (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Sep.
Serious Mood (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Byzantine Empire (11-3) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Fitzroy (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Led, very slow jump first, not fluent 5th, tracked leader after 4th, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 3rd of 4, 14 1/2l behind Fontana Ellissi (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 5f (4) gd in Aug.