led, driven approaching 3 out, soon hard pressed, headed narrowly between last 2, kept on same pace, held flat
tracked leader, effort to challenge 3 out, led narrowly between last 2, driven out, kept on well flat
raced keenly at times, tracked rival pair throughout, outpaced 3 out, mistake next, no chance after
KAPGARRY came up against a useful early-season novice when beaten 12 lengths at Perth and he’ll know more today. Nigel Twiston-Davies’ five-year-old may have too much speed for Sue Smith’s staying chaser I Just Know, having a first outing since falling at Becher’s when leading the Grand National at Aintree in April. Leodis will pick up some prize money for completing but looks booked for third.
I Just Know (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Led until fell 6th (bechers), at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) hvy in Apr.
Kapgarry (FR) 2-1 (10-12) Chased winner, ridden after 3 out, no impression next, 2nd of 9, 12l behind Global Jackpot (11-10) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Sep.
Leodis (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 19 1/4l behind The Knot Is Tied (8-11) at Thirsk 2m hcp (5) gd in Aug.