led to 9th, weakened 3 out
took keen hold in touch, led after 4 out, clear approaching 2 out, easily
jumped slowly 1st, last thereafter, jumped slowly 3rd, lost touch approaching 9th, tailed off
tracked leader, led 9th, hit 4 out, soon headed, ridden approaching 3 out, no chance with winner approaching 2 out
Il Penseroso can land his five timer at the expense of Thedublinpublican and Kety Star. The selection has been in winning form all over the country during the summer months since leaving Paul Blockleys yard and joining Alison Thorpe. He was in winning action at Newton Abbot on Monday and for that carries a seven pound penalty. Connections must feel that he is still one step ahead and striking while the iron is hot will prove successfull once again. Thedublinpublican won at Wetherby in May but has since struggle to trouble the judge. Having said that he caught the eye when second to Schinkin Otto so any market moves should be noted. Kety Star carries top weight and was raised seven pounds for his win at Uttoxeter on his penultimate start. He looked to find things tough last time out but steps back down in trip so has to be respected. But for the winner we return to Il Penseroso to carry on his winning ways.
Kety Star (FR) 7-1 (11-11) Prominent, lost place 7th, blundered 8th, behind after, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Maidstone Monument (10-12) at Stratford 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Jul.
Il Penseroso (IRE) 11-8fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, keen, hit 3rd, led 4 out, not fluent next, ridden out, won at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs beating Theocritus (11-2) by 11l, 5 ran.
Argento 14-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, chased winner from 4th until weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 11, 21l behind Etoile Russe (10-7) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in May.
Thedublinpublican (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, chased winner from 6th, ridden after 4 out, stayed on well, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Schinken Otto (10-13) at Southwell 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
Manoram (GER) 4-1 (11-2) Led until headed 8th, ridden after next, weakened from 11th, soon beaten, 6th of 7, well behind Jallastep (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4).
