led and pressed, in command before 3 out, stayed on strongly
always last, lost touch 7th, tailed off next
pressed winner, every chance until ridden before 3 out, beaten when blundered next
IMPERIAL KNIGHT faded in the closing stages over track and trip on his first start since May. Ben Pauling’s charge looks the one to beat back in novice company despite carrying a penalty for an earlier success at Warwick. Uttoxeter runner-up Zulu Dawn has something to find with the selection on these terms though a conditional’s allowance helps on that score but it’s difficult to make a case for Irish Sovereign.
Imperial Knight (IRE) 85-40 (11-12) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, no impression, weakened flat, last of 4, 8 1/4l behind Haul Away (12-6) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Irish Sovereign (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Midfield, pushed along before 3 out, no impression, 6th of 9, dist behind Fire Away (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Jul.
Zulu Dawn (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leader, close up 3 out, soon outpaced by winner, kept on, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Samba Dancer (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Sep.
