not that fluent, tracked leaders, jumped right 1st, went 2nd 13th, ridden and well beaten when hit 4 out
led until 4th, tracked winner, just dropped to 3rd when fell 13th
tracked leader, led 4th, clear before 4 out, unchallenged
Nonrunner
Atlanta Falcon was due to run at Uttoxeter last night and, in any case, Jason Maguire prefers Any Given Day. Donald McCain's charge was a very decent staying hurdler and won by nine lengths on his chasing bow at Sedgefield. SIVOLA DE SIVOLA also had fair form over the smaller obstacles, however, and it's fair to assume he'll improve on his second over fences at Perth. He gets 7lb from Any Given Day and that may just be enough for him to shade the verdict, though it's likely to be close if both run up to their potential. Accordion Exhibit was fourth at Towcester last month and far from disgraced but could be up against a couple of decent novices here.
Any Given Day (IRE) Evensfav (10-12) Mostly jumped well, made virtually all, clear before last, eased towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd in May beating Gin Cobbler (10-12) by 9l, 11 ran.
Accordion Exhibit (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4th until 9th, outpaced from 2 out, 4th of 7, 13l behind Thanks For Coming (10-12) at Towcester 2m 6f nov chs (4) gd in May.
Sivola De Sivola (FR) 2-1fav (10-12) Tracked winner, ridden before 4 out, edged left approaching last, switched right flat, no impression final 75 yards, eased close home, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Imperial Vic (10-12) at Perth 3m nov chs (4) gd in May.
Atlanta Falcon (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Led, took keen hold, headed 3rd, led 8th, headed 5 out, led again 4 out, clear flat, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f beg chase (4) gd in May beating Duneen Point (10-7) by 4l, 6 ran.
