led sole rival, headed narrowly when fell 3 out
tracked sole rival, close up 6th, led narrowly when left alone 3 out
IMPULSIVE AMERICAN has enjoyed an excellent 2016, winning five races, four of which have come under NH Rules. Sent over fences at an early stage of his career, he looked made for the job when disposing of Monsieur Gibraltar very comfortably at Market Rasen on his chasing debut, He's proven on soft ground and can take care of Hostile Fire in receipt of 9lb. Gordon Elliott's charge arrives in good heart from a heavy ground success on the level and should progress from a satisfactory chasing debut here last month but he'll do very well to concede the weight if both complete.
Hostile Fire (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Soon led at steady pace, headed from halfway, still travelling smoothly from 3f out, challenged from 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well to go clear inside final furlong, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f hvy in Jul beating Zero Euro (11-0) by 7l, 5 ran.
Impulsive American 15-8 (10-1) Held up, headway after 7th, 2nd after 4 out, hit 3 out, quickened to challenge last, soon led, went clear, easily, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gd in Jul beating Monsieur Gibraltar (11-4) by 6l, 6 ran.
