led and not fluent, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, gradually weakened
towards rear, close up 3 out, ridden and every chance next, gradually weakened
tracked leaders, prominent after 4th, ridden and lost place 3 out, behind when pulled up before next
held up, close up 3 out, ridden and every chance next, kept on, one pace flat
in touch, close up 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
prominent, ridden and headway to lead approaching 2 out, driven out flat
Kerasoun (assuming he takes his chance) is the interesting one here and he gets the nod over Hawkwell and Batties Den. The last named has endured training problems, so was not given too a hard time when his chance had gone on his reappearance at Uttoxeter 22 days ago. It is safe to say he has emerged unscathed and an improved effort may be forthcoming. He did show ability in bumpers a couple of seasons ago, so is no forlorn hope at this level. Hawkwell got off the mark in a pleasing manner when he won at Hexham in May - bouncing off the fast ground to score as he liked. However, that was a very weak race and he looks vulnerable on these terms. Therefore, it can pay to give Kerasoun a chance to prove himself. The Milton Harris-trained gelding showed a fair aptitude for racing during a short career in France - coping with a variety of going descriptions. being by Derby and Arc winner Sinndar, Kerasoun is a nicely bred type for Harris to go to war with and, on the understanding that he can jump, he can pay his way at this level before too long.
Hawkwell (IRE) 7-4 (11-6) Held up in touch, headway and effort between last 2, one pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 16l behind Programme Girl (10-12) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (3) gs in Jun.
Batties Den (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Always behind, 9th of 15, 35l behind Osprey View (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jul.
Loaderfun (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Always behind, mistake 3 out, 9th of 10, well behind Djess (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Sir Quigley (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 15th of 20, well behind Kirbybroguelantern (11-12) at Down Royal 2m nhf gs in Jun.
Pendragon (USA) 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division, lost place 3 out, soon behind, 15th of 16, well behind Harcas (11-0) at Perth 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Cash Flow 20-1 (10-1) Keen and in touch, ridden 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th and no chance when fell 4 out in race won by Classi Maureen (9-11) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun, 13 ran.
Kerasoun (FR) (9-5) In touch to 2f out, soon beaten behind Maitresse (8-13) at Chantilly 1m 4f hcp sft in Jun, 17 ran (Flat).
