The loose horse didn't help did it? Luckily no damage done. The first 2 ran crackers and Giovinco looked to be travelling all over Stay Away Fay between the last 2 but when they got racing the Nicholls horse just pulled out more. I think to be fair you have to mark up Stay Away Fay slightly as he was conceding 3lbs and did all the donkey work on the front end. He does look a thorough stayer though so could even go for the NH Chase at the festival - depending on how the Irish novices look come March.
I just read an interview with Nicholls and he said BANC is the only race he will go for at the festival