in rear, headway 6th, went 3rd from 4 out, weakened from last
tracked leader, lost place before 12th, ridden before and looking held when fell 14th
mid-division, outpaced 12th, ridden before 3 out, kept on to take 3rd place run-in
led, headed before 11th, pushed along before 3 out, led 2 out, kept on well
mid-division, outpaced 6th, tailed off 12th, pulled up
Viens Chercher was quickly outpaced by Beau Sancy at Kelso but was giving the progressive winner 11lb and will probably try and make all again here. Katgary appeared to handle the step up to 3m here last month with aplomb but was flattered by the winning distance and has been raised 7lb. ROYAL VILLAGE won a better race at Uttoxeter on his latest start. That was over 2m4f but he won over this trip over hurdles and his turn of foot could be decisive if the ground continues to dry out. Rainy City has become disappointing but Out Sam won the Cork Grand National in November, though would have preferred softer going.
Royal Village (IRE) 11-2 (10-8) Held up, progress 9th, going well when led after 4 out, clear when ridden approaching last, edged left flat, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in May beating Pacific De Baune (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Out Sam 6-1 (11-8) Ran in snatches and wide, towards rear of mid-division, went left 4th, closer 10th, mistake next, brief rally on outside approaching 4 out, outpaced before next, plugged on run-in, 5th of 10, 28 1/4l behind Indian Temple (11-7) at Perth 3m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Katgary (FR) 9-4fav (12-0) Prominent, outpaced by front pair after 4 out, ridden after next, rallied into 2nd 2 out, stayed on to challenge when left clear last, drew further clear flat, stayed on well, won at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in May beating Bafana Blue (11-4) by 13l, 6 ran.
Ned Stark (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Held up, moderate 12th before 8th, never a factor, tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Kilcarry Bridge (10-3) at Gowran Park 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Viens Chercher (IRE) 8-5fav (11-3) Led after 1st, driven after 3 out, ridden and headed before last, kept on same pace, no chance with winner flat, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Beau Sancy (10-6) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in May.
Rainy City (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) In rear, pushed along and outpaced before 4 out, modest 4th 2 out, left 3rd at the last, 3rd of 6, 19l behind Diablo De Rouhet (11-8) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
