Tracked leader, on terms before 4th, soon 2nd again, on terms before 9th and led before next, travelling smoothly approaching straight, asserted from before last, pushed out and stayed on well run-in, comfortably op 10/3
In rear, closer order after 6th, 3rd approaching 3 out, pushed along to chase winner approaching straight, closed 2 out, no impression from before last, one pace op 4/1
Soon led, joined before 4th, soon led again, joined from before 9th and headed before next, dropped to 4th approaching straight, no impression and impeded 2 out, no extra op 6/1 tchd 7/1
Led early, tracked leaders in 3rd after, dropped to last from 9th, progress and slight mistake 3 out, chased winner when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out op 3/1
A fascinating installment of this Listed contest with possibly MONTALBANO given the office by jockey Paul Townend to make all here over 2m2f. The Monsieur Bond gelding won a a Gowran Park beginners chase by 3½L from the well-thought of De Plotting Shed back in second. Jett and Tombstone have plenty of ability but may have to settle for the minor honours.