T:Â D Killahena & G McPhersonJ:Â Tom Humphries (7)
Tracked rival pair, outpaced after 5 out, rallied into 2nd before next, soon ridden, 3 lengths down and looked held when left clear 2 out, driven out op 2/1 tchd 9/4
Slight ground concerns over a couple of these and it would be no surprise if Darcy Ward were to prove much more suitable to fences. He is respected on first start over the larger obstacles but preference is for KUPATANA. Things haven't been straight forward lately but a switch to Paul Nicholls may bring about some extra spark and she can get back to winning ways.