tracked winner until 7th, last and struggling when not fluent 3 out, soon well behind
chased leaders, went 2nd 7th until before 3 out, soon weakened
raced wide, made all, clear 2nd until 4th, mistake 6th, pressed 2 out, driven and stayed on gamely, clear towards finish
chased leaders, outpaced after 3 out, weakened before next
raced in last pair, pushed along briefly after 3rd, went 3rd after 3 out, stayed on same pace from next and unable to get on terms, not fluent last
raced in last pair, went 2nd before 3 out, challenged 2 out, driven flat, no impression towards finish
Impulsive American was a very easy winner at Musselburgh last time but the four-year-old faces a much stiffer ask here stepping up a couple of grades. Tornado In Milan gave a bold sight over a shorter trip here nine days ago and almost ran the finish out of younger rivals. He just looks a shade high in the weights after winning over track and trip earlier, however, while Rock N Rhythm and Ascendant haven't been in the best of form of late. Kingfisher Creek was chasing in the autumn and may need this. AFTER EIGHT SIVOLA has found the going tough since scoring at Fontwell in October but is coming down the weights again and was successful on his only previous start here – he may be ready to strike again.
Rock N Rhythm (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) In touch when unseated rider 10th, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Ascendant 50-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders on outside, ridden and lost place after 9th, weakened before 3 out, 7th of 10, 28 1/2l behind Taj Badalandabad (10-10) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (2) gs in Jan.
Tornado In Milan (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Led, driven and headed approaching last, soon ridden, no extra flat, 3rd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Royal Vacation (11-1) at Taunton 2m hcp (2) hvy in Feb.
Kingfisher Creek 28-1 (11-1) Mistake 1st, held up in rear, 2nd approaching 4th until 6th, chased leaders, went 4th at 9th, plugged on into modest 3rd at the last, 3rd of 6, 31l behind Le Mercurey (11-1) at Plumpton 2m 4f (3) sft in Nov.
After Eight Sivola (FR) 20-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, some headway and pushed along after 7th, no impression, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 13, 26l behind Baoulet Delaroque (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Impulsive American Evensfav (10-11) Held up in touch, tracked front pair after 4 out, challenged going well after 2 out, upsides last, driven to lead flat, soon clear, ran on, won at Musselburgh 2m 3f mdn (5) sft in Feb beating Some Are Lucky (11-7) by 8l, 8 ran.
