tracked leaders, pulled hard early, under pressure 3 out, soon no impression
led until after 1st, remained prominent, ridden to challenge after 3 out, kept on same pace
held up in touch, tracked leaders after 4th, ridden to challenge approaching 3 out, every chance from 2 out, no extra flat
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, lost place before 3 out
pulled hard in mid-division, headway before 5th, chased leaders 3 out, led after last, ridden out
always behind
mid-division, never on terms
pulled hard, prominent, led after 1st, ridden and headed after last, no extra
held up, never dangerous
held up mid-division, never on terms
in touch, lost place 3 out
Nonrunner
Irish raider LUCKY WISH is eased significantly in grade and is fancied to readily hold the likes of Don't Tell The Wife and Lake Legend. The progressive Adroit Approach also merits consideration and should not be underestimated. The handicapper has allotted the five-year-old a mark of 127 and he will need to step things up a few notches from now on. This will be a good test for the gelding and he is an interesting contender for the Andrew Hales yard. Lake Legend romped home in a Kempton bumper when he was last seen out and created a favourable impression. The son of Midnight Legend has a large frame to fill, so it may be best to gauge the interest if the betting ring before wading in with this hurdles debutant. Don't Tell The Wife was also an eye-catcher when he won at Towcester back in March and, as he represents a top yard in great from, he has to be respected. However, experience counts for plenty at this stage of the campaign and, with his race fitness proven, the profile of Lucky Wish displays all the correct attributes to play with a small investment. A proven ability to handle a variety of ground conditions is a big plus and, as he won¿t mind any deterioration in the state of the surface, the forecast rain ought not to be a problem for Lucky Wish should it materialise.
Adroit Approach (IRE) Evensfav (10-13) Raced keenly, with leader, led approaching 2nd, pressed 2 out, ran on well to draw clear from last, won at Worcester 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Apr beating Mambo Des Mottes (10-13) by 9l, 7 ran.
Lucky Wish 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from after 3 out, eased from before straight, 11th of 12, well behind Alpha Ridge (11-3) at Limerick 2m 5f lst nov hdl sft in Oct.
Ogee 13-8fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge approaching 2 out, soon led, headed last, no extra, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Shore Thing (11-8) at Towcester 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Oct.
American World (FR) 9-1 (11-0) Keen, led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 5th of 6, 26l behind Moscow Catch (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gf in Oct.
Dont Tell The Wife (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Held up, headway 4f out, challenged going well 2f out, edged right and led over 1f out, shaken up and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Mar beating Astrop Road (10-9) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Jethro Wheeler 100-1 (10-9) Always behind, tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by Brenin Cwmtudu (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gs in Apr, 13 ran.
Lake Legend 13-2 (10-5) In touch, headway over 5f out, soon tracking leaders, led over 2f out, pushed out, won at Kempton 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Mar beating Santarctique (10-3) by 7l, 15 ran.
Lescer's Lad 13-2 (10-6) Held up, mistake 12th, headway to track leader 4 out, challenged next, upsides when hit 2 out, no extra, held between last 2, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Present M'lord (11-6) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Apr.
Mister Pan (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 14, well behind Shining Gale (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Soulard (USA) 11-10fav (10-12) Led until headed 3 out, no chance with winner from 2 out but kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 7, 14l behind Tullamore Dew (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Tom O'Tara 10-1 (10-9) Mid division, raced wide, weakened approaching 7th and pulled up in race won by Le Beau Bai (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Jul, 10 ran.
Uncle Eli (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up, closer order approaching 5th, ridden soon after, plugged on one pace to take 3rd after 2 out, 3rd of 8, well behind Greenbridge (10-9) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Wilkinson (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, 9th of 11, 17l behind Its Tough (11-0) at Southwell 2m nhf (5) gs in Apr.
Petite Pistolet (IRE) 100-1 (9-12) Raced keenly, disputing last when jumped right and bumped 1st, jumped right 3rd, always behind, 8th of 13, 31l behind Oceana Gold (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Urban Warrior 5-2fav (11-5) In touch, headway 7th, led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, kept on under pressure flat, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Corkage (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sept.
Venir Rouge 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway after 5th, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 15, 18l behind Micheal Flips (11-0) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (3) gf in Oct.
