tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 14th, plugged on to take 3rd approaching 2 out
held up and keen, mistake 6th, took closer order 8th, jumped left 11th, ridden and weakened 13th, behind and jumped left 2 out
in touch, driven when hit 7th, dropped to rear 10th, pulled up after 13th
held up towards rear, mistake 5th, bumped 11th, ridden 14th and progress to chase leading pair, weakened 3 out
in touch, lost place 9th, pulled up after 13th
led, mistake 12th, mistake 3 out, ridden and soon headed, weakened and very tired approaching last
tracked leader throughout, reminders 13th, led soon after 3 out, drew clear approaching last
Nonrunner
Waynesworld,Lucky Luk and Mandica are three against the field in this competitive handicap chase and the vote is given to Waynesworld. The selection looks well weighted on his best early season form, he goes well fresh and under conditions that suit he looks a value bet in an open affair. Lucky Luk rates the main danger on his latest second behind Lambrini Bianco but the drop in trip has to be of concern and he is passed over for that reason. Mandica is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks vulnerable off this mark. Of the remainder Twenty Degrees hails from a yard in top form and could go well at a price but he is hard to win with and in a race where the market will be very informative for the winner we return to Waynesworld.
Twenty Degrees 15-2 (11-12) Held up, mistake 5th, ridden and struggling from 7th, plugged on under pressure to take poor 4th run-in, 4th of 9, 36l behind Kirov King (10-13) at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Mar.
Mandica (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Prominent, led 2nd until 3rd, regained lead 4th, headed after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 14, 28l behind Lubinas (11-3) at Hereford 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd.
Unusual Suspect 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leader until 3rd, ridden 8th, weakened next, tailed off, 2nd of 5, well behind Fullards (11-3) at Fakenham 3m beg chs (4) gd in Mar.
Waynesworld (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Held up, effort 11th, weakened 13th, beaten when left in moderate 3rd 4 out, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Dolmur (11-10) at Doncaster 3m nov hcp chs 0-120 (D) gd in Dec.
Rosetown (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Chased leader, every chance when mistake 4 out, weakened 2 out, eased when beaten flat, 6th of 8, well behind River of Light (10-11) at Chepstow 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) hvy in Mar.
Roddy The Vet (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Soon with leader, reminders 4th, hit 12th, ridden and one pace from 4 out, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Merry Storm (10-8) at Taunton 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Mar.
General O'Keeffe 9-4fav (12-0) 3rd of 12, 9l behind Zesta Fiesta (12-0) at Buckfastleigh 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Lucky Luk (FR) 3-1 (10-1) In touch, went 2nd after 7th, led 17th, ridden and mistake 2 out, headed flat, stayed on, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Lambrini Bianco (10-1) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Mar.
