tracked leaders, went 2nd after 7th, ridden and every chance 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, kept on before last, no impression
in rear and in touch, went 2nd before 3 out, led before 2 out, clear before last
tracked leader, led after 7th, pushed along before 3 out, headed before 2 out, mistake 2 out, soon weakened
led, saddle slipped and headed when quickly lost place after 7th, pulled up before 12th
This can be a stiff track so the step up in distance is a worry for supporters of dual Stratford winner Presenting Streak, though he appears to have taken well to fences. TAIGAN was finishing strongly behind the top weight over 2m3f and is 7lb better off here so can reverse the placings and beat Benzel, a bit disappointing at Worcester after winning on soft going at Uttoxeter.
Presenting Streak (IRE) 10-3jfav (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden 9th, mistake 10th, 9 lengths 3rd 4 out, closed after 2 out, led last, stayed on well, won at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Mille Nautique (11-8) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Benzel (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) Held up, not fluent 8th, headway 10th, ridden after 11th, no impression from 4 out, left 4th next, 4th of 12, 22 1/4l behind Bincombe (11-9) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Taigan (FR) 9-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, headway after 5th, struggling 9th, rallied before last, closing on 2nd close home, no impression on winner, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Presenting Streak (11-7) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
The Jugopolist (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Lost action on landing and unseated rider 1st, at Stratford 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
