Held up in rear, good headway tracking leaders approaching 4 out, led after 2 out until ridden before last, chased winner, kept on under pressure run-in, just held tchd 9/2
Held up in last pair, jumped slowly 13th, reminders after next, stayed on in into 4th place and plenty to last, strong run flat, went 3rd towards finish and closed, just held tchd 8/1
Chased leaders, blundered and rider lost iron briefly 15th, outpaced when not fluent 3 out, hit 2 out, driven along in 3rd after 2 out, ridden and weakened run-in op 6/1
Optimistic Bias (9/4), Adam du Breteau (9/2), Gorsky Island (5/1), Berea Boru (11/2), Kilbree Kid (8/1), Emerald Rose (9/1), Big Casino (9/1)
ADAM DU BRETEAU can defy top weight by taking this competitive looking staying handicap chase. The selection should appreciate the forecast conditions and can get the better of the hat-trick seeking Optimistic Bias. Berea Boru's yard are in good form at present and he is taken to claim third.