tracked leader until 12f out, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression final furlong
close up, pushed along 12f out, ridden 10f out, behind from 6f out
close up, tracked leader 12f out, led over 3f out, soon clear, kept up to work final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 5f out, rallied to go moderate 3rd 2f out, no impression after
led, ran wide paddock bend, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
keen close up in rear, progress 10f out, ridden 6f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off
Castle Cavalier, Sir Albie and Twycross Warrior were all well beaten over shorter trips in similar events for three year olds on their respective debuts. But CRACKDELOUST made a winning start in a bumper in France and may well defy a penalty on his first start for Brian Ellison. Du Soleil is related to a winning hurdler and chaser in France and Barry Geraghty's presence on fellow newcomer Renaissance Red takes the eye.
Crackdeloust (FR) (9-13) won at Niort 1m 3f gd in Jun beating Cusco Des Mottes (10-1) by 1l, 13 ran.
Castle Cavalier 8-1 (10-12) Gave trouble in preliminaries, held up in touch, lost place over 5f out, well held final 3f, 6th of 8, 20 1/4l behind Golden Gate Bridge (10-12) at Exeter 1m 5f (6) gf in Oct.
Du Soleil (FR) Zambezi Sun gelding out of Cykapri.
Renaissance Red Medicean gelding out of Special Moment.
Sir Albie 66-1 (10-12) Chased leader until 4f out, one pace final 3f, 4th of 8, 13l behind Rodneythetrotter (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f (6) sft in Nov.
Twycross Warrior 33-1 (10-12) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 27 3/4l behind Walpole (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f (6) gd in Oct.
