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BRAMPOUR made it two out of two for the season in a handicap in which four year olds have often struggled and is finally beginning to live up to the high expectations that were held for him last season when he was favourite for the Triumph Hurdle before he'd even jumped an obstacle in public. It will have been a particularly sweet success for Paul Nicholls with his young nephew in the saddle and Harry Derham has looked very accomplished for one with so little experience. The time was good but the overall pace didn't look that strong and this renewal didn't look to be anywhere near as strong as many that have preceded it and the quotes about the winner for the Champion Hurdle make no appeal at this stage. However, he did quicken right away from his field from the final flight and is on a steep upward curve having beaten older handicappers on both starts this season and should stay further - he is likely to return here for the Bula and that will provide a better indication of his standing. Olofi was fifth in the race last year and could well have given the winner more to think about granted a clear run at the final flight where a number of the field met with interference as they clustered under the stands' side rail. He has yet to win a handicap and will go up in the weights again but looks an improved performer this season and should remain competitive. Abergavenny lost his unbeaten record over hurdles on his handicap debut but ran a huge race, bouncing back from a poor run in the Cesarewitch. His trainer sent out Bothy to finish second 12 months ago, he progressed throughout the season and it would be no surprise if a similar campaign is mapped out for this fellow; he's another who should stay further. Moon Dice is another who could be considered a fraction unlucky not to have finished closer as he was switched towards the middle of the track at the final flight when he found his path blocked but he essentially lacked the tactical pace of some of his rivals. He's progressive and would have ideally been suited by a faster surface and stronger gallop. Viva Colonia progressed throughout his first season with David O'Meara and ran a career best in finishing a never nearer fifth although it's possible that this could flatter him; it'll be interesting to see if he can build on this. Via Galilei, second to Brampour at Ascot, travelled well again but doesn't always find as much as looks likely and failed to get up the hill. Third Intention is another strong traveller and he looked sure to be involved in the finish coming down the hill but he had nothing left in the closing stages; he tends to race with the choke out and may be better served by a test of speed unless connections can get him to settle better. Sanctuaire has plenty of ability but is far from straightforward and looked reluctant at the start; he settled quite well and warmed to his task as the tempo quickened but was never quite getting there. He may still be well enough handicapped to win one of these but will need everything to fall right. Pateese was all the rage following an easy win at Sandown and is due to race from a 10lb higher mark in future; he has run back to back races in the past so the quick return to the track shouldn't have been an issue and this was disappointing. It's possible that his Sandown victory flattered him but he has often shaped as though he could develop into a useful handicapper and ought to be given another chance. Kumbeshwar showed useful form as a juvenile but dropped out quickly having travelled quite well, much as he had at Ascot, and now has a little to prove.