chased leaders, went 2nd 10th until after 2 out, weakened approaching last
mid-division, headway 10th, led approaching last, stumbled on landing last, driven and headed flat, stayed on
led, not fluent 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra flat
mid-division, reminder after 8th, outpaced 3 out, stayed on flat
reluctant to race and lost 20 lenghts, always behind
mid-division, reminder after 6th, headway 9th, not fluent 3 out, went 2nd before last, stayed on well to lead flat, driven out (no time taken)
tracked leader until 10th, no impression approaching last, went held 3rd flat
chased leaders, reminders 8th, lost place next, stayed on flat
in rear, ridden when jumped right 8th, behind 10th, no impression
held up towards rear, took keen hold, ridden and struggling before 3 out
mid-division, headway when not fluent 9th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
in rear, ridden 8th, behind 10th, stayed on flat
Nonrunner
A few interesting runners in this line-up but none more so than LUCKY PEARL after an encouraging run last time out in a race that he'd won the last season. He seemed to be staying on during that race so the extra yardage may suit and off the same mark he should go well. Heezagrey can be a bit of a monkey and while he is running well he has struggled under similar ratings in the past while You Can Of Course has won just once in 21 starts and is another who needs a very strong ride. Elegant Olive also has a squeak if repeating her last effort but in a muddling race Lucky Pearl looks just the one.
Lucky Pearl 5-1 (10-8) Close up behind leaders, disputing 2nd from 5th until soon after 3 out, rallied and slightly hampered soon after last, went modest 3rd towards finish, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Strumble Head (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Elegant Olive 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, headway 8th, went 3rd 2 out until after last, no extra, 4th of 10, 17l behind Mista Rossa (10-8) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Aug.
You Can of Course (IRE) 9-4fav (10-7) Chased clear leader, closed 11th, led 13th, reminders before next, driven after 2 out, headed and no extra last, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Panzer (11-2) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Oct.
Heezagrey (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Prominent, lost place 5th, ridden 11th, rallied from 3 out, went 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 15l behind Feeling Peckish (9-7) at Ludlow 3m am hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Stowford Press (IRE) 28-1 (10-3) In rear, ridden after 7th, ran on flat, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 18l behind Panzer (10-6) at Worcester 3m sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Oct.
Bernard 40-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along 5th, outpaced next, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 25l behind Northern Lad (11-9) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Oct.
Flag Flier 12-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, lost place when not fluent 7th, rallied 9th, weakened 2 out, 4th of 10, 47l behind Scotsbrook Cloud (11-5) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Oct.
Woodlands Gem (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Prominent when jumped slowly 1st, rear when jumped slowly next, modest 6th 7th, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Ring Bo Ree (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Lonesome Boatman (IRE) 11-4fav (10-6) In rear, not fluent 1st or 3rd, headway 8th, lost place before 11th, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Overton Lad (10-9) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in May, 10 ran.
Rojabaa 7-1 (9-13) Held up, chased leaders approaching 11th, kept on from last, no impression, 3rd of 12, 27l behind Sir Winston (10-13) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp 0-100 (4) gs in Nov '09.
Lupita (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Slight lead until 6th, weakened well before 3 out, 9th of 14, 31l behind Nomad (10-7) at Exeter 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Jug Of Punch (IRE) 125-1 (9-7) In rear, struggling 6th soon lost touch, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Amber Brook (10-13) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) gd in Oct.
Little Rort (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, lost place 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Hello You (10-13) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr, 14 ran.
