Four races on the reel over hurdles saw the ground churned up by now to make this another stern test which only the winner really passed with flying colours. DUNSFOLD DUKE had shown great promise in his bumper but connections reported that he had gone mad when being saddled in his box at Chepstow next time, explaining his poor effort, so he was tacked up in the stables and behaved better.

He is still a big backward sort and, like many similar sorts, he treated some of his hurdles with scant respect. He was still far too good for these from the home bend where he collared Butler's Cabin, and when that rival ran out of stamina, he came home in splendid isolation. His temperament would seem the only obstacle to him progressing to win more races.

Sharajan travelled well in the pack but was found out for stamina in the conditions.

Best Actor ran better than the bare form as he made a strong move, sticking to the inside, when walking through the fourth last and soon weakened. Back on better ground and back down in trip, he remains interesting.

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