led, not fluent 2nd, headed next, pushed along before 6th, ridden approaching 9th, mistake 3 out, soon weakened
prominent until 1st, chased leaders until 6th, closed from 3 out, left 3 lengths 2nd last, no impression on winner, stayed on same pace
prominent, led 3rd, headed 2 out, no extra before last where left 3rd
tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, went 2nd after 2 out, led narrowly when left 3 lengths clear last, stayed on
tracked leaders, not fluent 6th, jumped right 8th, not fluent 10th or when taking 2nd 4 out, led 2 out, headed narrowly when fell last
held up in rear, behind from 10th
in rear, mostly not going well, behind from 9th
Overclear gained a first success since 2009 when coming home with plenty to spare at Fontwell last month but will find this a more demanding examination off a 9lb hike in the ratings. SEVENTH SKY was always jumping left when gaining an initial chase success at the same track on his third start over the larger obstacles but that shouldn't be too much of an issue here and hopefully he'll iron out such kinks in his technique with experience anyway. Previously, he'd revealed considerable promise on his first two fencing expeditions behind the likes of Grumeti and Makari and rates the obvious improver for a yard enjoying a good time this term. He should confirm form with Lemon Drop Red and a 5lb rise in the weights is acceptable. Buck Mulligan has talent but is becoming increasingly frustrating and we'll leave him for now.
Overclear 16-1 (11-12) Led until 1st, tracked leader, reminders 5th and 6th, led before 7th, mistake 2 out, clear last, stayed on, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gf in Jun beating Boss In Boots (11-2) by 12l, 9 ran.
Seventh Sky (GER) 8-11fav (10-12) Made all, jumped left at times, pressed 4 out until 3 out, clear last, eased towards finish, won at Fontwell 2m 2f nov chs (4) gd in Jun beating Lemon Drop Red (10-12) by 12l, 5 ran.
Hayjack 7-4 (11-5) With leader, led before 2nd, clear 4th, not fluent 7th, 10 lengths ahead 4 out, ridden next, mistake and reduced lead 2 out, headed and no extra flat, 2nd of 3, 5l behind Lost Legend (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf in May.
Buck Mulligan 7-2 (11-10) Took keen hold, held up in touch, went modest 3rd 4 out, weakened to 4th flat, 4th of 6, 22l behind Rockiteer (11-13) at Ludlow 3m hts chs (5) gd in Apr.
Lemon Drop Red (USA) 7-1 (10-12) Tracked winner, not fluent 2nd, challenged before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, hit next, no impression last, 2nd of 5, 12l behind Seventh Sky (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov chs (4) gd in Jun.
Giant O Murchu (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Held up, not fluent 12th, well beaten 6th 3 out, 8th of 10, 40l behind Rockchasebullett (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Apache Dawn 12-1 (10-11) Chased leaders to before 4 out, weakened before next, 8th of 11, 33l behind Red Rosso (9-11) at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd in Jun.
