tracked leaders and keen, led 2nd, clear approaching 4th, headed 3 out, soon beaten and eased
held up in touch, blundered 6th, outpaced and lost touch approaching 8th, rallied after 4 out, one pace approaching last
tracked leaders, blundered 7th, joined leader 4 out, led next, ridden approaching 2 out, held on gamely flat
held up in touch, bad mistake 2nd, driven approaching 7th, lost touch approaching next, well beaten when fell 10th
led, headed 2nd, stayed prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on well flat, not reach winner
Kassala looked worth following when a facile winner at Hereford last time and is the TEAMtalk selection to overcome a subsequent 8lb rise. Alan King's scored with plenty in hand on that occasion and was value for more than the official winning margin. Fear Siuil has claims on his 2m4f win here in July but does not impress with his jumping technique and has not been seen out since being pulled up at Uttoxeter in August. Both Avanti Express and Grand Gousier have had problems and are probably best watched following spells on the sidelines.
