Prominent, led after 2nd, headed approaching 12th, left in lead again next, strongly challenged from 3 out, hard ridden approaching last, held on well op 3/1
Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 11th, left in 2nd at 13th, outpaced approaching 4 out, stayed on strongly into 2nd towards finish, never reached winner tchd 5/1 and tchd 6/1
A small field, but no less competitive for that. Captain Redbeard and Vintage Clouds both go well here, but probably want slower ground to have their best chance, especially from such high marks, and preference is for BRAQUEUR D'OR, who relishes a sound surface and may still have more to offer. Delusionofgrandeur is back on a good mark, while Takingrisks can't be ruled out.