slowly away, held up in touch, improved to chase leader over 2f out, soon ridden, unable to quicken from 1f out
keen, close up, chased leader 10f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up in last place, switched right over 2f out, good headway after, shaken up to lead 1f out, ran on
chased leader until 10f out, remained close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
set steady pace, ridden, quickened 3f out, headed 1f out, kept on one pace
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A chance is taken with Capitalise in the finale, where Rajayoga and Cavendish are also respected. Cavendish is seeking a three-timer and, even under a 6lb penalty, has a solid chance of extending the run. However, he will need to post a career best to prevail, so a cautious approach is advised where he is concerned. Rajayoga reverts to the Flat at a realistic level and has experience of this course. However, he has a better strike-rate over hurdles these days so is difficult to enthuse about too strongly. Therefore, we turn to Cavendish as the one to be on here. The Vince Smith-trained gelding has been in great heart on the All Weather and, as he stays all day, he can grind out another result in this company.
Fourth Dimension (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Steadied at start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Puy d'Arnac (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Apr.
High Point (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, no chance over 2f out, one pace, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 20l behind Coda Agency (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcap (5) pol.
Capitalise (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders 2f out, soon ridden, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 12, 2l behind Cavallini (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Ashwell Rose 25-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Royal Premier (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Rajayoga 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, hampered over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 31l behind Whaxaar (9-1) at Great Leighs 2m hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Cavendish 5-1 (9-4) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 3f out, led over 1f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Catterick 2m hcap (6) gd beating Coronado's Gold (8-11) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Present 33-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, driven along over 4f out, soon lost place, 12th of 13, 32l behind Ommadawn (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.