mid-division outpaced after 4 out, ridden after next, no impression from 2 out, went modest 4th flat
behind, outpaced after 4 out, kept on under pressure approaching 2 out, left 3rd when hampered by loose horse after last, not reach front pair
tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, went 2nd next, 6 lengths down and well held when left in lead last, held on towards finish
tracked leaders, driven and one pace before 3 out, 12 lengths down in 3rd when left 2nd at last, ridden and kept on flat, held towards finish
held up behind, struggling 4 out, tailed off from next
tracked leader, disputed lead after 4th, led 6th, drew clear before 3 out, 6 lengths clear and in command when fell last
led, joined after 4th, headed 6th, tracked leader, outpaced after 4 out, lost place next, no impression before 2 out, left disputing modest 3rd at last, weakened flat
raced keenly, held up, always in rear, struggling 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Withdrawn
GREAT FIGHTER was placed off a mark of 85 in a Goodwood handicap on the Flat last year and would be a danger to all if transferring that ability to hurdling. His yard can get them ready at home and the trip should suit. At First Light has won twice here over 2m but has found further beyond her in the past. Dancing Meadows couldn't justify favouritism at Perth and this is no easier while Detroit Blues weakened quickly at Fontwell in June. Beat The Tide is only making slow progress but Airpur Desbois will be worth noting when qualified for handicaps.
Detroit Blues 4-1fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, lost a few places 4th, no impression after 3 out, 4th and weakening when pulled up before 2 out, dismounted, at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gd in Jun.
Airpur Desbois (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division on outside, towards rear halfway, soon struggling, kept on under pressure final 2f, never reached leaders, 5th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Arthur Burrell (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (5) gs in Jul.
At First Light 5-2fav (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd 3 out until before next, chased leaders, keeping on under pressure when slightly hampered and switched left run-in, kept on into 2nd inside final 150 yards, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Royal Battalion (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Beat The Tide 8-1fav (10-12) Close up, went 2nd before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 6, 17l behind Lamool (11-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (4) gs in Jul.
Drop In The Ocean Kayf Tara gelding out of Teenero.
Great Fighter 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 23 1/2l behind Gabrial's King (9-5) at York 2m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
On Your Max 14-1 (12-0) (cp) hdwy 3 out; 5th when fell nxt, at Bratton Down 3m gf in Jun.
Miss Lucarno 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, left in lead after paddock bend, ran out over 5f out, at Stratford 2m (6) gd in Jun.
Dancing Meadows (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) Held up towards rear, mistake 7th, headway approaching 2 out, went 2nd last, no impression on winner, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Jalingo (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Jul.
