made all, hit 4th and pecked, clear on last bend, stayed on well
held up, blundered 7th, closed and went 3rd 4 out, outpaced after last, one pace
tracked winner until 6th and again before 8th, mistake 3 out, driven after last, no impression on last bend, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, 2nd 6th until before 8th, lost place before 3 out, weakened next
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 5th, behind 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th
always in rear, weakened after 10th
ANTEROS can make a winning return to chasing by claiming this novice contest. The selection failed to impress on previous starts over fences but has run some decent races over hurdles since then and should appreciate the forecast underfoot conditions. Chief rival Flying Eagle who disappointed in a handicap contest last time out has to give weight away to all of his rivals today and can finish second while. Smart Ruler has run well enough here the last twice to suggest that he can claim third today.
Flying Eagle (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Led until 4th, chased leader until pulled up and dismounted after 7th, at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Anteros (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 8th of 13, 28 1/4l behind Gayebury (11-1) at Chepstow 3m hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Black Jack Rover (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) Held up, in touch before 6th, lost place next, closed when not fluent 9th or 10th, soon struggling, well beaten from 4 out, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Flying Eagle (11-9) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) sft in Jul.
Smart Ruler (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 2nd 3rd until 6th, outpaced when not fluent 4 out, mistake 2 out, modest 3rd after last, 3rd of 8, 24l behind Flying Eagle (11-9) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) sft in Jul.
Sussex Road (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear, closed 3rd, mistake and lost place 5th, ridden 8th, weakened next, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Verona Opera (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) gs in Jun.
The Society Man (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Behind, close up 7th, ridden after 5 out, lost touch next, tailed off, 4th of 6, dist behind Miami Present (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
