held up in touch, headway after 3 out, quickened to lead after last, ran on steadily
tracked leader, led 4th, driven 2 out, headed after last, kept on, no chance with winner
held up in rear, headway on outside 3 out, outpaced when hung right approaching next, weakened final furlong
held up, outpaced when stumbled after 3 out, soon weakened
set steady pace, headed 4th, remained in touch, every chance 2 out, one pace approaching final furlong
chased leaders, weakened 3 out
Nonrunner
Ken¿s Dream is taken to get the better of Wiggy Smith and Orpen Wide in a classy novice contest. A winner on the Flat at Epsom twonyears ago, Wiggy Smith has taken his last two hurdling contests in his stride and looks progressive. He has the assistance of Tony McCoy and is highly respected. A scorer on the Flat at Beverley last month, Orpen Wide¿s hat-trick attempt over hurdles came unstuck over the course and distance last time. Although that was a handicap, he may still struggle to resume winning ways in this company. One time useful Flat handicapper Ken¿s Dream scored well at Uttoxeter on his latest start, supplementing an earlier Plumpton cakewalk. Although the form of his latest win has been let down by the runner up, Ken¿s Dream may have too much Flat speed for his rivals and can score again.
Ken's Dream 15-8fav (11-7) Chase leaders, led approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, ran on, won at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf beating It's A Roofer (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Wiggy Smith 2-5fav (11-5) Mid-division, headway from 3 out, led next, soon clear, jumped right last, won at Perth 2m nov hdl (4) gf beating Rossin Gold (10-3) by 6l, 13 ran.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Held up, headway after 3 out, ridden and hung right last, no extra run-in, 5th of 8, 5l behind Hilltime (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Bendarshaan 7-1 (9-1) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 15l behind Moon Emperor (9-4) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan (Flat).
Wrenlane 10-1 (11-0) Keen, with leader, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, beaten when blundered badly last, 6th of 14, 22l behind Ken's Dream (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Kirkhammerton (IRE) 100-1 (10-10) unseated rider in race won by Victorias Groom (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Mar, 14 ran.
Absolutelythebest (IRE) 4-1fav (11-8) Led to approaching 2nd, led again 4th, clear when hit 2 out, all out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf beating Rust En Vrede (10-4) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
