led, soon pressed and clear of remainder, headed 3rd, not fluent next, under pressure 3 out, weakened quickly after next
held up in rear, jumped left 2nd, behind from 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
midfield, headway 3 out, chased leader after next, led before last, quickened clear, eased closing stages
midfield, under pressure 3 out, soon beaten
pressed leader, slow 1st, led 3rd, 8 lengths clear 3 out, headed approaching last, weakened flat
chased clear leaders, effort before 2 out, kept on well closing stages, never a threat
midfield, under pressure 3 out, never on terms
chased clear leaders, took closer order after 3 out, ridden before last, kept on under pressure
behind, headway 2 out, chased leaders approaching last, never nearer
always behind, jumped slowly 4th, never dangerous
GREAT FIGHTER was clear when falling at the last on his hurdling debut at Worcester and that appeared to have affected his confidence when only third at Fontwell subsequently. He may need more experience before reaching his full potential but still makes more appeal than Sacred Square, who has had plenty of chances. Winning pointer Hitman Hearns was beaten 20 lengths when third at Perth but this stiffer track should suit. Summer Storm hasn't raced since November last year but was second at Stratford earlier and still has time on his side.
Bold Henmie (IRE) 2-1fav (10-13) Chased clear leaders, took closer orders over 3f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra closing stages, 3rd of 12, 1/4l behind Jordaura (10-11) at Ripon 1m 3f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Dinky Dave 33-1 (10-11) Soon detached in rear, tailed off 4th, pulled up after next, at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) gf in Aug.
Great Fighter 4-5fav (10-12) Tracked winner until jumped slowly 2nd, went 2nd again after next, not fluent 4th, ridden before 2 out, soon 3rd and beaten, one pace, 3rd of 5, 6 3/4l behind Gioia Di Vita (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) gd in Sep.
Green Zone (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Tyrsal (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Hitman Hearns (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Chased leader, led approaching 4th, pushed laong after 3 out, headed and weakened 2 out, left in poor 3rd at the last, 3rd of 10, 20l behind Tempo Mac (12-5) at Perth 2m (4) gf in Sep.
Sacred Square (GER) 7-2 (11-0) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 4 out, ridden to challenge when mistake 2 out, soon no impression, 2nd of 6, 13l behind Agenor (10-13) at Bangor 2m 1f mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Stormont Bridge 100-1 (10-10) In touch, weakened from 3 out, 6th of 8, dist behind Altruism (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 1f (4) gs in Aug.
Summer Storm 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden before 3 out, soon beaten, 5th of 10, 25 3/4l behind Mister Fizz (11-0) at Ludlow 2m 5f (3) gs in Nov.
Lough Derg Cruise (IRE) 18-1 (10-5) Keen led and soon clear, hit 2 out and soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Welcome Ben (10-12) at Perth 2m 4f (4) gf in Sep.
Miss Joeking (IRE) 125-1 (10-3) Held up last, 3rd before 5th, pushed along outpaced and no chance with leading duo before 3 out, already lost 2nd when hit last, weakened, last of 4, dist behind Improvisation (11-5) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Jul.
