mid-division, smooth headway after 4 out, led going well before 2 out, soon clear, ridden out, very easily
took keen hold, tracked leaders early, held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders before 2 out, kept on same pace, never on terms
behind, outpaced when blundered 3 out, kept on from next, never nearer
mid-division, driven to chase leaders 3 out, ridden and one pace before next, no impression
led to 3rd, tracked leaders, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, one pace in 3rd when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3rd, led before 3 out, headed before next, soon no chance with winner, kept on same pace
in touch, outpaced 3 out, never on terms, weakening when blundered last
mid-division, pushed along after 5th, behind from 4 out
chased leaders, ridden before 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from next, never on terms
pressed leader, led 3rd, headed before 3 out, weakening when mistake next
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
hled up behind, headway on inside 3 out, went 3rd after next, kept on same pace, no impression
always behind
Baby Bach has won a point-to-point and a bumper on heavy ground and, though a bit disappointing so far over timber, would be an obvious threat if the ground turned very testing. GOLDEN INVESTMENT went for £42,000 at the sales after a very impressive victory between the flags in Ireland and though beaten in an Aintree bumper three weeks ago showed enough to suggest he will win races over timber and this looks a good start. Good Vibration also scored between the flags and didn't look suited by a small field over hurdles at Sedgefield last time so he can do better with a stronger pace likely. Never Learn was well supported when making his bumper debut at Newton Abbot in May and, though well beaten, should be capable of better. Heritage Way made a successful bumper debut on heavy ground at Ayr but that was in February of last year.
Baby Bach (IRE) 10-3fav (11-0) Chased leaders, every chance 2 out, weakened before last, 4th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Antilope Du Seuil (10-7) at Perth 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Benny's Secret (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) In rear, headway before 5 out to go mid-division, went 3rd before 3 out, weakened before last, 4th of 8, 21l behind Imada (10-12) at Ayr 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Buckled 18-1 (10-12) Chased leading pair, hit 5th, weakened before 3 out, last of 7, dist behind Innocent Touch (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Dimple (FR) 50-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, ridden before last, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Nuts Well (11-0) at Hexham 2m mdn (5) gs in Nov.
Ethan (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, hit 6th, weakened after 8th, struggling in 5th and no chance when mistake 2 out, weakened, 7th of 10, dist behind Western Miller (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f (4) gd in Oct.
Golden Investment (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Held up, effort and ridden over 2f out, went 2nd and stayed on inside final furlong, unable to reach winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Mahlerdramatic (11-7) at Aintree 2m 1f (4) sft in Nov.
Good Vibration (FR) 7-4fav (10-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, reminder after 1st, pushed along after 3 out, ridden before last, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Poulanassy (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) gs in Nov.
Heritage Way 5-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway on bit over 4f out, travelled strongly over 3f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Ayr 2m (6) hvy in Feb beating The Unsub (11-3) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Imperial Prince (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 26 1/2l behind Cornborough (11-0) at Ayr 2m mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Never Learn (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden and in rear 9f out, well behind final 5f, 9th of 12, dist behind One Cool Scorpion (10-10) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (5) gs in May.
Quieto Sol (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, plugged on final 2f, never involved, 6th of 10, 21 1/2l behind Clondaw Cian (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f (6) sft in Nov.
Rebel Roger 125-1 (10-12) Behind, struggling 4 out, soon tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Bowdler's Magic (11-5) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) sft in Nov.
Seven Devils (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, one pace when fell 2 out, at Ayr 2m mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Valnamixe Du Mee (FR) 40-1 (10-12) With winner until before 4 out, weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last, at Hexham 2m 4f (4) gs in Nov.
