YOUNG FIRE will relish conditions and a high draw could be an advantage if the field, as expected, heads for the stands’ rail up the home straight. David O’Meara’s charge was running well off higher marks over this trip in the summer, though he’s closely matched with Marshal Dan on Haydock running in July. Tomfre has slipped down the weights this year but Ataser looks to be back in the handicapper’s grip and that may also be the case with Percy's Lad, who had a plum draw at Chester last time. Ascot Adventure has claims, however, along with Stone Soldier.
Oo De Lally (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Raced wide close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 4 1/2l behind I'm A Gambler (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Vafortino (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders in centre, led group over 2f out, driven over 1f out, soon beaten, 11th of 18, 8 1/2l behind Bless Him (9-3) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Hurricane Ivor (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Slowly away, towards rear, ridden 2f out, no progress, 8th of 10, 10l behind Manaccan (9-10) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Percy's Lad 20-1 (9-8) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on well, won at Chester 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Positive Impact (8-13) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Young Fire (FR) 12-1 (9-10) Towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Menai Bridge (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Tomfre 11-2 (10-0) Prominent, ridden well over 1f out, gradually faded final furlong, last of 5, 7 1/4l behind Zainalarab (8-11) at Sandown 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Rainbow Fire (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Notre Belle Bete (8-9) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Stone Soldier 10-1 (9-12) Prominent, pushed along and led 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed inside, no extra, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Orbaan (10-3) at Ascot 7f stks (3) gf in Aug.
Ascot Adventure 7-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 1 1/2l behind I'm A Gambler (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Final Watch 18-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Wonder Elzaam (8-11) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (2) pol in Aug.
Ataser 4-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Nizaaka (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Marshal Dan (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Raced centre, overall leader until pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Badri (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
