held up in rear, ridden after 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd when not fluent 5th, mistake 8th, led after 2 out, driven clear approaching last, kept up to work
in touch, niggled along 5th, outpaced after 7th, rallied after 3 out, chased winner after next, no impression approaching last
chased leader until 5th, ridden after 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up after 2 out
in touch on outside, ridden after 6th, lost touch next, pulled up before 3 out
led, hit 3 out, ridden when hit 2 out, soon headed, weakened approaching last
Nonrunner
Lukie Victor was engaged in a chase at Fakenham yesterday but could be interesting if making a swift reappearance here. LOCO GRANDE was also last seen over the larger obstacles and has been noted staying on at the end of shorter trips. The switch back to hurdles shouldn't be a problem for Tim Vaughan's six-year-old and he can take advantage of this drop in grade. Low Delta and Vacario are both regulars at this level but neither are prolific winners and they may have to settle for a place again today.
Low Delta (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway on outside before 3 out, plugged on from next, 4th of 18, 28l behind Pocketwood (11-9) at Exeter 2m 5f 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Loco Grande (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) Held up in rear, slow 8th, not fluent 5 out, headway after 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 11, 21l behind Marias Rock (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp 0-90 (5) gs in Dec.
Vacario (GER) 11-1 (11-4) Raced on inside, in touch, reminders after 7th, struggling in modest 5th before 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 11, well behind Calypso Bay (11-6) at Fontwell 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Lucky Pearl 7-1 (11-4) In touch, not fluent 7th, ridden and lost place next, well beaten after next, blundered badly 2 out, tailed off, 8th of 13, well behind Woodlands Gem (10-7) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Bridge of Fermoy (IRE) 50-1 (9-13) Led, headed 2nd, lost place 4th, heaway 7th, ridden and weakened next, 9th of 10, well behind Woodlark Island (10-7) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Bearneen Boy (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Led until 7th, ridden after 9th, hit 11th, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Rebel Rock (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Nov, 7 ran.
Lukie Victor (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Chased leading pair, chased winner 11th until hit 5 out, chased leading pair until before next, rallied to one pace 3rd before 2 out, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Manmoon (11-11) at Chepstow 2m 3f cnd hcp chs (0-95) (5) sft in Nov.
