held up, in rear, in touch, not fluent 6th, behind from 9th, never a danger
made all, well clear from 4 out, unchallenged
held up but in touch, headway 4 out, ridden to chase winner, mistake 3 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden 8th, chased winner briefly 9th, weakened next
tracked leader, not fluent 4th, mistake 8th, weakened next
Keepthedreamalive gets the confident vote to open his account over hurdles with Whist Drive and On The Verge rating the main dangers. The selection was a good second behind Bay Kenny when last seen on the race track and he need only reproduce that effort to score in this poor affair. Whist Drive rates the main danger on his best form and he is sure to strip fitter here than when well beaten behind Constantine last time. This is an easier race and he has definite place claims. On The Verge is another worthy of respect he was only beaten 19 lengths behind Swansea Bay last time and this is easier so he will not be far away. Winters Beau looked a none stayer on his debut so this longer trip is not sure to suit while Ice Rain is from a yard in form but he also looks devoid of stamina and for the winner we return to Keepthedreamalive.
