led until 6th, led after 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no impression on winner last, stayed on same pace
held up on inside, closed 8th, pushed along after 4 out, weakened flat
chased leader, not fluent 4th, led 6th, headed after 4 out, weakened from 2 out
held up on outside, closed after 6th, lost place and ridden after 4 out, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, clear last, stayed on well
Though only second over track and trip last month, JEN’S BOY has won both starts since in the style of improving stayer and may be capable of defying a further 6lb rise. Sebastian Beach is still 2lb higher than when runner-up here in May with his latest run coming over fences. Wilberdragon last ran over hurdles in 2016 but has fallen to a very lenient mark so makes more appeal than Tea Time Fred and Will O'The West.
Wilberdragon 7-1 (11-9) Held up last, closer at 9th, 4th after 12th, reminders before 14th, mistake and weakened next, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Sebastian Beach (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 20 3/4l behind Creadan Grae (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Jen's Boy 2-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, led before 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on when hard pressed after last, asserted final 50 yards, won at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Final Choice (12-1) by 5l, 8 ran.
Will O'The West (IRE) 16-1 (11-13) Always behind, 6th of 13, 23 1/4l behind River Icon (11-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Tea Time Fred 8-1 (11-10) Held up mid-division, short-lived effort after 3 out, 6th of 12, 22 1/4l behind Picture Painter (11-12) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
