went slightly right at times, led, mistake 4th, joined then shaken up 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon switched right, held after, kept on
jumped slightly right at times, tracked leader, challenged 3 out, led after next, ridden out
not always fluent in rear pair, behind 6th, tailed off 4 out
in rear, behind 6th, tailed off 8th
This looks a straight match between the two previous winners and the pair met at Worcester last month when CAID DU LIN came out best. Dear Sire is 6lb better off for just under six lengths but Richard Newland’s charge has the greater scope and Brian Hughes’ mount has not looked the most resolute on occasions. Kisumu should win the race for third place if he completes.
Caid Du Lin (FR) 3-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, tracked leaders going well 4 out, led 2 out, driven clear after last, kept on, won at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Sep beating One For Billy (12-0) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Dear Sire (FR) 5-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, effort on outside after 4 out, soon hung left, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, well held when lost 2nd flat, 3rd of 6, 5 1/2l behind Caid Du Lin (11-2) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Sep.
Kisumu 16-1 (10-9) Prominent in chasing group, hit 2nd, ridden and weakened 2 out, 10th of 11, 21 1/4l behind Chookie Royale (12-1) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Psychology 250-1 (11-0) Behind, slow 2nd, tailed off 6th, 11th of 15, dist behind Globetrotter (11-0) at Hexham 2m mdn (5) gd in Sep.
