pulled hard, tracked leader until 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
chased leaders, 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, headed towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, hung left and went 3rd inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
in rear, reminder soon after start, left behind over 1f out
A small field goes to post for this nursery and we will side with NIGHT OF FORTUNE to get the better of Fitzolini and Suruor. Course and distance form can be hugely significant at Chester and Sir Mark Prescott's colt did win well here last time out. He looks a really nice type and providing he handles this softer ground then he should take all the beating. Fitzolini has to enter calculations as he has been in decent form and he is proven on the ground. He has yet to run over this trip though and he lacks the scope of our selection who looks to have a really progressive profile. Suruor was denied a clear run last time and he was allowed to coast home once his chance had gone. That run can therefore be ignored and it is worth noting that the yard are in great form at present. Alan Berry does well with his runners here at Chester so a market move for Our Apolonia could be of interest. However, Sir Mark Prescott won this race back in 2004 and he can register another success today with Night Of Fortune.
Night of Fortune 7-2 (9-1) Raced keenly, made all, driven out, won at Chester 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug beating River Dee (8-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Firebet (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Pulled hard, close up, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 6l behind Doctor Crane (8-13) at Newbury 7f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jul.
Lakeman (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final 2f, 6th of 8, 7l behind Lethal Glaze (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Fitzolini 12-1 (8-13) In touch stand's side, effort 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Coleorton Choice (8-8) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Suruor (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up, headway and not clear run from 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 16, 9l behind Swift Chap (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Our Apolonia (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, outpaced when bumped 3f out, soon ridden, hung right and weakened 1f out, 8th of 10, 19l behind Tale of Silver (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug.
