Held up in touch on outside, smooth headway into 2nd after 4 out, soon poised to challenge, led going well before next, clear 2 out, ridden out flat, held on tchd 11/1
Tracked leaders, mistake 4 out, soon outpaced by front pair, modest 3rd when ridden after next, rallied closing stages, went 2nd towards finish, not reach winner tchd 4/1
Keel Haul (14/5), Argentix (3/1), Royal Plaza (4/1), Boagrius (9/2), Master Burbidge (11/2), Fair Loch (12/1), Thankyou Very Much (12/1)
KEEL HAUL looked as though he would be adding to his tally soon when producing his best run for a while last time. He is one of the few who looks well handicapped and who will appreciate the forecast conditions. Argentix is a potential improver, as is Boagrius who had breathing problems last time.