chased leader, not fluent 3rd, led 7th, headed before 2 out, 3rd and no extra last, pulled up and dismounted flat
led, mistake 4th and 5th, headed 7th, not fluent 3 out, switched right before 2 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on, led close home
wore net muzzle, held up in last, headway 6th, led before 2 out, headed close home
chased leaders, last 6th, outpaced next, well beaten from 3 out, left 3rd flat
Iolani is the senior runner of the quartet but has been in fair form over hurdles and on the Flat this summer. Imperial Elysian was still travelling when falling at Worcester and will strip fitter here. The handicapper still hasn’t reeled in FINISK RIVER (NAP), despite a return to form, and the grey could be another for the McCain and Hughes partnership ahead of Presenting Pete, who couldn’t cope with an 8lb rise at Worcester when on a hat-trick.
Imperial Elysian (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) In touch in rear, went 2nd before 3 out, pushed along and no telling impression when fell 2 out, at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Finisk River 4-1 (11-13) Led, pushed along before 2 out, soon headed, slight mistake at final flight, kept on but no match for winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Idilico (10-10) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Presenting Pete (IRE) 15-8 (11-4) Took keen hold, mid-division on outside, closed 2nd, led next, headed 7th, lost 2nd last, no extra flat, 3rd of 8, 11 1/4l behind Translink (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Iolani (GER) 4-1 (9-6) Towards rear, switched to outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong but never dangerous, 8th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Innse Gall (10-5) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
