led until headed approaching 3rd, led again 4th, clear leader next, chased winner until weakened 4 out
not fluent tracking leaders, mistake 7th, lost position 9th, pulled up before 11th
in rear until taking closer order 9th, soon ridden with no chance
in touch until weakened 9th, tailing off when pulled up after 13th
led 3rd, with clear leader next, led 5th, pushed clear 4 out, unchallenged, easily
never a factor
tracked clear leader from 4th, never dangerous
behind and mistakes, ridden and weakened 10th, pulled up before 13th
This is a very one-sided event, with Kerrigand expected to take all the beating on all known form and he gets a confident vote, with Brockton Mist the obvious candidate to chase him home. Martin Pipe's charge has scared away most of the opposition after posting an effortless success on his first start over British fences over the course and distance 11 days ago. Owner Sarah Ling was delighted, saying that she would be delighted if he were to prove as good as the stable's Stormez in time. Brockton Mist has taken time to get the hang of things over fences and does not possess as much scope as Kerrigand, but is a half-brother to Papillon so may well make his mark over extreme distances in time.
