BEAU FIGHTER hinted at ability in a couple of runs here last winter and only went down by a short-head to Union Island in a better race over C&D last month. Gary Moore's gelding is given a final chance to get off the mark getting 7lb from Moonwolf, who was ridden with exaggerated restraint when only fourth at Fontwell last time but would probably prefer more of a stamina test. Clowance House won a Salisbury maiden on the Flat last year and went on to contest the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. But he rather lost his way after that and this is his first outing for more than 14 months.
Agapanthus (GER) 25-1 (10-12) In touch in mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 16, well behind Gibb River (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
All For Free (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Tracked leading pair, jumped right 5th, lost place after 4 out, disputed 5th when blundered and unseated rider next, in a race won by Pret A Thou (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov, 7 ran.
Beau Fighter 5-6fav (10-12) Tracked leaders and keen, hampered 3rd, led and hit 2 out, soon ridden, mistake last, kept on, caught post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Union Island (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Birthday Star (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, pressed leader to approaching 5th where mistake, struggling after next, soon lost touch, well behind when hit last, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind The Betchworth Kid (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (3) hvy in Nov '09.
Clowance House 9-1 (8-9) Led after 3f, headed 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 6th of 8, 7l behind Royal Diamond (8-2) at Ffos Las 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep '09 (flat).
Drummers Drumming (USA) 100-1 (10-12) Pulled hard, led after 1st, headed and not fluent 2nd, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 7, 14l behind Union Island (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Fountains Flypast 7-2fav (10-7) Held up in rear, not much room and hampered 6th, headway after 3 out, chased winner approaching last, held when stumbled at last, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Court By Surprise (10-12) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Goodwood Starlight (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Pulled hard and raced wide, held up until pulled way up on outside to chase leaders 4th, lost place 6th soon in rear, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Golden Chieftain (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Grey Cruzene (USA) 25-1 (11-2) Led 3f, tracked leader, soon mid-division, pushed along halfway, tailed off 5f out, 6th of 9, 33l behind Global Power (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (6) sft in Nov.
Louie's Lad 66-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened 3f out, last of 9, 26l behind Dingaan (9-0) at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Nov (flat).
Meridiem 66-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear and keen, weakened 6th, went remote 4th soon after, never dangerous, 4th of 6, 35l behind Andhaar (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Mut'ab (USA) 14-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, headway 4th, soon chasing leaders, under pressure 3 out, no impression, 6th of 12, 40l behind Brackloon High (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Just Lola 100-1 (10-5) In rear, not fluent 4th, weakened after 7th, mistake 2 out, 7th of 10, 16l behind Synthe Davis (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Moonwolf (NZ) 7-1 (11-5) Behind, smooth headway on outside before 2 out, chased leaders 2 out, nudged along and kept on, never near leading trio, 4th of 14, 6l behind Present To You (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
