mid division, rapid headway to go 2nd 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out when untidy, went clear from last, eased final 100 yards
chased leader, pushed along and weakened 3 out, never landed a blow
led, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on same pace from last, held on for distant 2nd
mid division, pushed along and weakened 4 out, fell 2 out
mid division, ridden and outpaced 2 out, plugged on from last
towards rear, pushed along and weakened 3 out
always towards rear, never involved
chased leader, pushed along and struggling home turn, never a factor
mid division, headway to go 2nd home turn, soon outpaced and weakened 2 out
held up, ridden and outpaced 3 out, plugged on from 2 out
Jockey bookings hint that Mayo Star is preferred to Big Bad Bear of the two Nicky Richards runners. Emmas Joy is a Grade 2 winner over hurdles and back over the smaller obstacles for the first time in almost two years. NOTRE PARI is another who has been chasing and he can flatter to deceive but he is unquestionably well treated here and Kevin Brogan takes off a further 3lb. Ulverston has won over course and distance but has an absence to overcome and Grizzly James hasn’t shown a great deal since arriving from France, though could improve for a recent wind operation.
Red Risk (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Off the pace in mid-division early, towards rear 4th, never on terms after, 6th of 11, 20 3/4l behind Dashel Drasher (11-12) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Emmas Joy (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Tracked leader, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, weakened, 4th of 6, 37l behind Burrows Diamond (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Chti Balko (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders until lost place after 3rd, ridden towards rear and struggling after 5th, tailed off 3 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Metier (11-10) at Lingfield 2m hcp (2) hvy in Jan.
Grand Morning 12-1 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, effort and pushed along before 3 out, no impression, went 4th flat, 4th of 10, 8l behind Glentruan (11-7) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Notre Pari (IRE) 18-5 (10-8) Towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, went right next, pecked last, lost third flat, 4th of 6, 15 3/4l behind Killer Clown (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Ulverston (IRE) 9-4 (11-9) Held up in 4th, not fluent 8th, closer in 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression soon after, plugged on late, 3rd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Corach Rambler (11-9) at Carlisle 3m 1f (4) sft in Mar.
Big Bad Bear (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, hit 5th, hampered next, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 26 1/2l behind Mick Maestro (11-9) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Mayo Star (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, weakened after 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, 33l behind Grand Voyage (11-2) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Grizzly James (FR) 5-1 (11-3) Mistakes, always in rear, well beaten 3 out, 9th of 11, 37 1/4l behind Celebre D'Allen (11-5) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Hurricane Ali (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd, headway before 3 out, 4th when mistake 2 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 23 3/4l behind Jay Jay Reilly (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
