held up in touch, not fluent 4th, hit 5 out, led after next, clear approaching 3 out, driven out
led to 14th, weakened next
held up in touch, chased leaders 6th, not fluent next, in 4th when fell 11th
pushed along throughout, never dangerous
tracked leader, hit 13th, led next, ridden and headed after 4 out, kept on from last
Not a strong race in which Kivotos, September Moon and Burren Moonshine form the shortlist. Kivotos is the selection but he is not one to be taken at short price. A fortuitous winner at the course two runs ago, he is nevertheless a lightly raced sort who is potentially open to improvement while not being among the top draw. September Moon can be expected to bowl along at the front. She looked to have every chance when running out at the third last at Uttoxeter and wouldn't be far away on her better form. Burren Moonshine is an out-and-out stayer and has ran consistently without troubling the judge as often as she should. Siegfrieds Night beat Burren Moonshine when the pair met over hurdles at Southwell but is more exposed. Greencard Golf has been easy to back on previous chasing starts and is likely to be similarly priced here. Having considered the alternatives, Kivotos is offered as the selection.
Kivotos (USA) 7-4jt-fav (11-2) In rear, blundered 2nd, closer order 6th, ridden after 7th, chased leaders 10th, chased winner from 3 out, close up last, no extra, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Midnight Gold (11-2) at Bangor 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf in Jul.
September Moon 9-2 (10-11) Led to 7th, chased winner to 10th, lost place and hit 11th, rallied ran out 3 out ran out 3 out in race won by Youlbesolucky (11-4) at Uttoxeter 3m nov chs (4) gf in Jul, 5 ran.
Greencard Golf 50-1 (9-13) In touch when mistake and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Fibre Optics (11-7) at Market Rasen 3m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf, 14 ran.
Siegfrieds Night (IRE) 11-2 (10-8) Not jump well, always behind, hampered and saddle slipped 3 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by Youlbesolucky (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 4f beg chs (5) gf in Jul, 11 ran.
Burren Moonshine (IRE) 5-4fav (10-4) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th until 9th, ridden after 10th, every chance 3 out, one pace from next, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Mylo (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 5f beg chs (4) gf in Jul.
