made all, increased pace 4 out, clear approaching last, comfortable
tracked winner, hit 3 out, soon beaten
ONTOPOFTHEWORLD’s only poor run since the summer came on heavy going and he should be capable of beating sole rival Chain Of Beacons, who has gone backwards since a close third at Kelso in October.
Ontopoftheworld (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Chased leaders, outpaced 9th, before 3 out, kept on from last, went 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Admiral's Secret (11-2) at Wincanton 2m hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Chain Of Beacons 6-1 (11-9) Keen early, tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, no extra flat, just held on to 3rd close home, 3rd of 5, 14 1/2l behind Monsieur Co (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Dec.