tracked leaders, led halfway, ridden and headed 2 out, every chance last, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear, headway halfway, challenged 3 out, ridden and slight lead next, driven out flat
ridden 3 out, soon one pace
close up, pushed along and lost place from halfway, soon outpaced
tracked leaders, pushed along approaching 7th, ridden and weakened 3 out (wore cheek pieces)
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, soon ridden and effort, one pace from next
led, headed halfway, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened before next
towards rear, never dangerous
headway to go in touch 3 out, soon ridden and one pace under pressure
Radar, who was twice successful over fences here last term, ran promisingly over an inadequate trip on his recent return over hurdles and is the TEAMtalk selection to take the honours. The son of Petardia shaped as though he would appreciate this trip when a staying-on third over two miles at Kelso earlier in the month and there could be a little improvement to come. Central Committee has had his problems but showed he ws no back number when scoring at Bangor recently and can't be dismissed while Gypsy is just 2lb higher compared to his Wolverhampton victory in July and should also go close. Rosalyons and Plenty Courage are well treated but both would have preferred easier ground to show their best.