led, headed 7th, led again 4 out, headed run-in about 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, weakening when hit 2 out
tracked leader, led 7th, headed 4 out, weakened 3 out, ridden after last
in rear and in touch, went 3rd from 7th, challenged 3 out, led run-in about 1f out, kept on well
Nonrunner
There is almost certainly more to come over fences from KAYFTON PETE, who was quite highly tried on his debut over the larger obstacles at Stratford. He'll appreciate the soft ground more than Knockavilla and has more scope than last year's winner Soul Magic and Pumboo. Saddlers Deal won at Catterick and Southwell last year but has largely been in the handicapper's grip since, though was a fair third at Bangor earlier this month.
Knockavilla (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Chased winner, slow 4 out, no chance soon after, lost poor 2nd last stride, 3rd of 4, 21l behind Red Kingdom (10-9) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft.
Kayfton Pete 9-1 (11-8) Held up behind on outside, struggling 8th, never dangerous, 9th of 13, well behind Giant O Murchu (11-5) at Stratford 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Jul.
Saddlers Deal (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, not fluent 4th, ridden 3 out, 2 lengths 4th when blundered last, one pace, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Tout Regulier (11-7) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Soul Magic (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, ridden after last, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 8l behind Pete (11-4) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Jul.
Pumboo (FR) 12-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened last, 5th of 9, 39l behind Pete (11-4) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Jul.
