in touch, went 3rd before 2 out, one pace
led, ridden and pressed after 2 out, mistake last, kept on and headed towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader before 2 out, challenged and mistake last, kept on to lead towards finish
towards rear, reminder 5th, ridden before 3 out, headway before 2 out, weakened before last
behind and keen, soon tracked leaders, weakened from 3 out, tailed off
held up mid-division, weakened before 4 out
with leader, weakened after 3 out
Nonrunner
It was hard not to be impressed with the way Kiwayu strode clear at Uttoxeter and the penny finally seems to have dropped with him. Top of The Glas was entitled to win a Hexham maiden 11 days ago and did so with the minimum of fuss, though this looks tougher under a penalty. It seems wise to keep OUR REWARD (NAP) to this trip for now, even though he's won over 3m between the flags. Jamie Snowden's charge has won twice already over course and distance under 7lb claimer William Featherstone and a hat-trick beckons. Gran Paradiso beat Kiwayu here last month so is no mug while Jovial Joey was knocking on the door in the spring. Dante's Way and Spirit Of Kayf are both bumper winners bred to go jumping so are also interesting.
Kiwayu 8-1 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, headway after 7th, led going well 2 out, clear flat, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Sep beating Jonagold (11-0) by 7l, 14 ran.
Our Reward (IRE) 1-2fav (11-5) Made all, drew readily clear before 2 out, unchallenged, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gd in Sep beating Crakehall Lad (11-5) by 10l, 5 ran.
Top of The Glas (IRE) 4-5fav (11-0) Ridden away from start, soon prominent, led before last, clear flat, easily, won at Hexham 2m mdn (5) gs in Sep beating Cloud Monkey (11-0) by 7l, 9 ran.
Gran Paradiso (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Held up, not fluent 2nd, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on to take 2nd flat but no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Australasia (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f (4) gd in Sep.
Beeno (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Chased leader in 2nd, lost place and weakened from 5f out, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Bertie Bell (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in May.
Dante's Way (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Held up in touch, headway 10th to chase leaders, weakened before last, 5th of 9, dist behind Ami Desbois (11-0) at Hexham 2m 7f mdn (5) gd in May.
Jovial Joey (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Led, mistake 7th, ridden 2 lengths clear after last, kept on until headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Kilronan Castle (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f (4) gd in May.
Spirit Of Kayf 100-1 (11-5) With leader, led after 3f, headed over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 22nd of 23, 29 3/4l behind Ballyandy (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gd in Mar.
