tracked leaders, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon weakened
keen hold tracking leader, effort after 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led 3rd, headed approaching 3 out, weakened last
pulled hard in touch, headway 3 out, mistake next, led approaching last, ran on well (2 hurdles ommited)
led until 3rd, remained prominent, hard driven 3 out, headed before last, no extra
Nonrunner
Wheres Johnny had Forest Rhythm when runner-up to Action Impact over C&D on his reappearance and should confirm that form today. Jodawes has been knocking on the door in novice events and now tries his hand in handicaps but Finch Flyer and Lindsay's Dream have become disappointing. DOUBLE HANDFUL appreciated the drop in trip at Taunton last week and was always travelling like a winner. Lawney Hill appears to have the key to him now and it will be a surprise if he's not good enough to defy a penalty in this company.
Jodawes (USA) 5-1 (11-5) Mid-division on outside, mistake 1st, headway 5th, every chance 2 out, one pace and well held flat, 2nd of 12, 8l behind Balder Succes (11-0) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
Finch Flyer (IRE) 40-1 (10-6) Took keen hold, held up in rear, weakened before 3 out, tailed off and eased next, last of 7, well behind Lifestyle (11-11) at Kempton 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Dec.
Forest Rhythm (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Held up in 4th, not fluent 6th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied approaching 2 out, soon no impression, 3rd of 5, 18l behind Action Impact (11-12) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy.
Double Handful (GER) 2-1fav (10-6) Held up in touch, went 3rd 6th, led approaching last, soon clear, very easily, won at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs beating Don't Panic (10-4) by 8l, 9 ran.
Wheres Johnny 14-1 (10-11) Chased leader, led approaching 2 out, hung left and headed before last, no extra, 2nd of 5, 12l behind Action Impact (11-12) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy.
Lindsay's Dream 9-1 (11-7) Disputed close 3rd, hit 3 out and ridden, went 3rd on long run to last, no impression, 3rd of 4, 26l behind Mangonel (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f mares nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy.