Omission of fences raises obvious doubts as to value of Old Roan form

The omission of the fences up the straight raises obvious doubts as to the value of the form but, figures-wise, the race makes sense.

Forest Bihan (158) was clear top-rated on RPRs going into the race and, despite reservations regarding the trip in the soft ground, looks to have run right up to his mark for a yard enjoying a real purple patch.

Forest Bihan's success made it eight wins from the last ten runners for the Brian Ellison yard over jumps.