After proving a little frustrating over hurdles it was good to see LUSITANIEN deliver on chase debut. I thought he jumped really well and that momentum he gathered throughout the race eventually saw him in the clear and he kept on well to win. I know he is up 8lb but that is deservedly so and I think he has found the right race to follow up in. Atlantic Storm is the danger but he has a bit to prove following that last run.

I know there are a few unknowns in here with 3 debutants in the field but I saw enough on debut from GOLDEN STRIKE to make him a strong play second time out. He got the start all wrong breaking a step slow and then swerving right. He recovered but was denied a run when trying to make headway and looked like he'd improve for the run. He should know a lot more now and is taken to get the job done. Bona Fortuna first time out might emerge as the threat.