2nd until 1st, chased leaders, mistake 5th, nudged along after 3 out, led before 2 out, soon headed, every chance last, outpaced by winner flat
got warm before race, took keen hold, led, clear until 2nd, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon beaten
took keen hold, tracked leader from 1st, led 2 out, ran on well to outpace rival flat
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It's unusual for Paul Nicholls to throw a three-year-old into a handicap this early in the season so CLIFFS OF DOVER's presence in this is a significant one. He started favourite for a Class 2 event at Market Rasen after making a winning debut at Worcester and Harry Cobden's claim means he is only 3lb out of the handicap proper and still getting 28lb from the in-form Moonday Sun, who looks the danger given Hint Of Mint hasn't raced since March 2015 and My Brother Sylvest's only recent win over hurdles came in a seller at Southwell.
Moonday Sun (USA) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well, won at Towcester 2m hcp (3) gf in Oct beating Venue (11-12) by 5l, 5 ran.
My Brother Sylvest 10-3 (10-13) Led and soon clear, went right 4th, fell next, at Plumpton 2m hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Cliffs Of Dover 2-1fav (11-3) Held up, in last pair, bumped 1st, headway before 2 out, beaten when not fluent last, took 3rd flat, 3rd of 7, 5 3/4l behind Nachi Falls (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (2) gd in Sep.
Hint Of Mint 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, tailed off and eased after 3 out, 13th of 23, 29 1/4l behind Ebony Express (10-7) at Sandown 2m hcp (1) gs in Mar.