led, reminder after 4 out, ridden and about 1 1/2 lengths ahead when mistake last, headed and not recover
raced keenly, chased leaders, went 2nd 6th until 9th, outpaced after 4 out, weakened from next
jumped right at times, chased leader, mistake 1st, lost 2nd 6th, pushed along in last 9th, weakened 4 out, mistake 2 out
held up, went 2nd 9th, ridden after 2 out, about 1 1/2 length down when left in lead last, clear close home
An interesting affair with three last-time winners and a lightly-raced fencing prospect in Midnight Maestro who's best watched for now. Sleep Easy landed a three-runner affair at Kelso latest in solid fashion and should go on again, whilst Kentford Heiress showed a good attitude to score at Warwick on just her second start over the larger obstacles and is respected in receipt of weight all round. It has taken time for PINGSHOU to come back to winning form since landing a Group 1 success over hurdles at Aintree over two years ago but he was quite impressive on his third chase start at Ffos Las and may well have too much class for his rivals despite topweight.
Pingshou (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Jumped well, led 2nd, jumped left 4 out, clear when jumped left again last 3 fences, eased towards finish, won at Ffos Las 3m (4) gd in May beating Dead Right (11-0) by 6l, 5 ran.
Midnight Maestro 8-1 (11-6) Fell 1st, at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Sleep Easy 4-5fav (11-5) Jumped right, led until after 12th, ridden after 3 out, led 2 out, clear last, driven flat, stayed on, won at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in May beating Ain't My Fault (10-11) by 6l, 3 ran.
Kentford Heiress 5-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 11th, led 13th, pressed 2 out, stayed on well and clear final 100 yards, won at Warwick 2m 4f (4) gd in May beating Grageelagh Girl (10-12) by 6l, 5 ran.
