led, joined last (usual 2 out), kept on same pace in clear 2nd, no chance with winner flat
tracked leaders, lost place after 3 out (usual 4 out), no chance with leaders from next
tracked leading pair, went 2nd approaching 2 out (usual 3 out), challenged next, soon led, drew clear approaching bypassed last, comfortably
held up in last trio, struggling after 3 out (usual 4 out), no chance with leaders
keen early, mistake 1st, held up in last trio, not fluent 6th, short-lived effort after 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened next
held up in last trio, headway 7th, outpaced after 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened and behind from next
tracked leader until outpaced in clear 3rd approaching 2 out (usual 3 out), kept on same pace, no chance with front pair
tracked leaders, hit 5th, driven after 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened next
Great Roar has been making steady progress in bumpers lately while July's Sligo winner Liberty's Gift is back in against novices here having come up short in a handicap at Listowel last month. Uncut Stone hinted at ability on hurdles bow at Sedgefield while San Cassiano has won five times on the Flat, though has been off for a while. Bumper winner I Shot The Sheriff will have his supporters but Jonjo O'Neill looks to have found a decent opportunity for the superbly-bred MISSISSIPPI BLUES to make a winning debut.
Liberty's Gift (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, soon 2nd, ridden and no extra entering straight, 10th of 16, 45l behind Burrenbridge Lodge (11-5) at Listowel 2m 4yo hcp hdl hvy in Sep.
Green Hackle (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Alw pr, rcd 2nd, rdn & lost pl 4out, ko, 4th of 13, 27l behind Mazuri Cowboy (12-0) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp hvy in Dec.
I Shot The Sheriff (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Raced wide in touch, headway to chase leaders over 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 13th of 14, well behind Royal Guardsman (11-1) at Ascot 2m NH flat (4) gs in Feb.
Mississippi Blues Poliglote gelding out of Allee Sarthoise.
Robin's Command (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) In touch, pushed along 5f out, went 4th over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 11, 39l behind King Of The Wolds (11-1) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) sft in Feb.
San Cassiano (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, eased towards finish, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug '11 beating Resentful Angel (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran (flat).
Uncut Stone (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) In touch, pushed along before 4 out, ridden after next, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 21l behind Hi George (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Why Always Me (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Nightcap Jack (11-7) at Garthorpe 2m 4f ptp gs in May.
Commander Veejay 18-1 (11-0) Tracked leader until jumped right 1st, hit next, lost place approaching 4th, behind when mistake 6th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Bradbury (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f 3yo hdl (4) gd in Oct '11, 7 ran.
Great Roar (USA) 20-1 (10-7) Led, headed over 2f out, kept on to regain 2nd place close home, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Spirit Of Shankly (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f cond NH flat (6) gd in Sep.
