disputed lead, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression in 3rd final furlong
tracked leading pair, lost place 3f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression with leaders final 2f
led, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up in rear in touch, smooth headway on outside over 3f out, challenged over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, held final 120 yards
held up in 4th headway over 3f out, soon challenged, led narrowly over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, in command final 120 yards
Ben Case has his team in good order and Vesuvhill has hinted at ability in a couple of starts. Apples And Trees was third at Hexham on debut but already looks as though he's ready for a step up in trip. FOREVER FIELD is a half-brother to useful chaser Same Difference so should have a future at the winter game and is sure to know his job here. He gets weight from the older horses and can make a winning debut.
Apples And Trees (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 7f out, challenged 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, no impression on winner, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Shades Of Midnight (10-5) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs in Apr.
George Arthur 33-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 14, 35l behind Jollyallan (11-4) at Wincanton 2m mdn NH flat (6) gs in Apr.
Heston 33-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 4f out, 8th of 12, well behind Con Forza (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (6) gd.
Vesuvhill (FR) 7-2 (11-4) Took keen hold tracking leaders, pushed along in 3rd over 4f out until 3f out, kept on same pace and no impression, 4th of 7, 28l behind Virtuel D'oudon (11-4) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (6) sft in Feb.
Forever Field (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Sarahs Reprive.
