made all, mistake 3 out, clear next, well in command when ridden out after last, comfortably
left sole rival 1st, close up, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and unable to go with winner before next, no chance after, blundered last
close 2nd when blundered and unseated rider 1st
NonRunner
Cesar Du Gouet didn't win when trained in Ireland though was only beaten narrowly in his only start over fences. He reappeared after a long break to perform with credit over hurdles here and chasing is likely to be his game. But COSMIC KING gained his only hurdles success on this track and made a successful chasing debut on the track last month. He's only been raised 2lb and can go in again. Opechee has only won once in 23 starts though is rarely beaten far at this level on good ground but Chivers prefers further.
Cesar Du Gouet (FR) 11-8fav (11-12) Led, joined when mistake 2 out, headed between last 2, kept on same pace, hit last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Panko (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Opechee (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway after 4 out, ridden before last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Bandsman (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in May.
Chivers (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace in 3rd when not fluent last, kept on, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 12, 10 1/2l behind Little Stevie (11-12) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gs in May.
Cosmic King (FR) 9-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, outpaced after 3 out, rallied next, ran on to lead closing stages, won at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Third Estate (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 3 ran.
