A poor race contested by plating-class performers, and they were all being pushed along from some way out. BETTER MOMENT, the most prolific runner in the line-up with five previous wins over timber to his name, came out on top, his stamina seeing him through in the end, and rewarding those who supported back him into favouritism after seeing him drift in the morning.

Sunset King ran poorly at Ludlow last time but his previous effort in soft ground at Wincanton gave him a chance in this company. He kept on fairly well, finishing clear of the rest, but this effort only went to emphasise why he is still a maiden after 25 starts on the Flat and over timber.

Grand Prairie was having his first outing over hurdles since May but had had a spin on the all-weather earlier this month so a lack of fitness should not have been a concern. Tianyi, back over hurdles after being pulled up over fences last time, prefers faster ground.Falmer For All's rider reported that the gelding lost his action.

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