made all, ridden before last, just held on
with winner, reminders before 5 out, weakened before next
in rear and in touch, pushed along before 3 out, chased winner from last, kept on and just held close home
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd from 6 out until last, no extra
Nonrunner
Winning pointer SILVER MAN is still seeking a first victory under Rules and is having his ninth start today. He's also having his first run a second at Warwick in November but his form looks the best on offer in this. Askamore Darsi didn't really improve for the fitting on blinkers at Bangor last month but the headgear remains in place. He would go close if in the mood while Vesuvhill could figure if taking to fences. But Feast Of Fire has shown little aptitude for chasing so far and An Poc Ar Buile would have preferred a much softer surface.
Silver Man 7-1 (11-7) Led or disputed lead, clear advantage 4 out, hard pressed again 2 out, soon ridden, headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Georgian King (10-13) at Warwick 3m 2f cond hcap ch (4) gs in Nov.
Askamore Darsi (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Led until 2nd, rallied 6 out, weakened after 3 out, 3rd of 7, 18l behind Harris (10-1) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Apr.
An Poc Ar Buile (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Led until 1st, in rear from next, struggling before 8th, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Subtle Grey (11-4) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Vesuvhill (FR) 8-1 (11-11) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, chasing leaders when mistake 3 out, soon under pressure and weakened, 6th of 9, 14l behind Bold Adventure (10-12) at Fakenham 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Feast Of Fire (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, jumped left and effort 15th, jumped left and outpaced 4 out, rallied next, no impression after 2 out, weakened before last, 4th of 7, 33l behind Pinerolo (11-10) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd.
