chased winner from 2nd until after 5th, 2nd again 7th, blundered 4 out, 8 lengths 3rd and beaten when fell 2 out
held up in rear, mistake 1st, blundered 7th, soon struggling
behind, not fluent 5th, never dangerous
in touch, went 2nd after 5th until 7th, went 2nd again after 3 out, no chance with winner
in rear, pushed along approaching 6th, left moderate 3rd after 2 out
raced keenly, made all, steadily drew clear from 8th, eased towards finish, unchallenged
chased winner until 2nd, pushed along when jumped left 6th, struggling from 8th, left moderate 3rd when hampered 2 out, pulled up before last
Lake Imperial, Glimmer of Light and Dalriath are three against the field in this competitive handicap chase and the vote is given to Lake Imperial. The selection was a fair fourth behind Dad's Elect last time out, looks sure to be suited by this shorter trip and off what remains a fair mark he will be hard to beat. Glimmer Of Light rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Albarino but he often finds less than expected off the bridle and at likely odds he is taken on. Dalriath is another that could go well on his latest second behind Twist Bookie but that form has since been let down. Jupon Vert has conditions to suit and could go well but he is best when allowed to dominate and as he looks sure to be taken on for the lead he is opposed. Syroco has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price if first time blinkers bring about improvement but for the winner we return to Lake Imperial.
Syroco (FR) 14-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, led 6th, jumped left and headed 9th, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Marked Man (10-11) at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Oct, 14 ran.
King Diamond (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Led, ridden approaching 4 out, headed 2 out and soon weakened, 3rd of 9, 17l behind The Entomologist (11-7) at Perth 2m beg chs (4) gf in Aug.
Glimmer of Light (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 6th to 9th, ridden before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 8, 17l behind Albarino (11-11) at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Oct.
Dalriath 8-1 (10-12) Led to 1st, chased leader, led 4th to 5th, led after 7th, ridden and headed after 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Twist Bookie (11-10) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Oct.
Jupon Vert (FR) 5-1 (10-10) In touch, ridden and effort 3 out, kept on one pace after, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Pauntley Gofa (11-2) at Wincanton 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Oct.
Lake Imperial (IRE) 5-2fav (10-1) Tracked leader, led briefly 3 out, ridden and weakened last, 4th of 10, 6l behind Dad's Elect (11-5) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Aug.
Newick Park 18-1 (10-2) Prominent, ridden and weakened 3 out, 5th of 7, 29l behind Johnston's Swallow (10-4) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
