chased leader, ridden 2 out, headed last, no extra
chased leaders until after 2nd, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
in touch, lost place approaching 4 out, rallied to chase leaders approaching 2 out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish
held up, ridden approaching 3 out, faded from next
held up, headway approaching 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up after 2 out
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, blundered badly 2 out, soon pulled up
mid-division, took close order 3rd, went 2nd approaching 3 out, led last, ridden out
mid-division, pushed along 4 out, weakened approaching next
tracked leaders, weakened approaching 4 out
led, headed 4 out, weakening when mistake
A competitive start to the day can go to recent winner Wizard Of Us, with Atahuelpa, Reidwil, and Little Rocker three for the shortlist. The selection got up late in the day to pip the progressive Mohayer at Uttoxeter on Saturday and has certainly shown an aptitude for heavy going. A 7lb penalty is offset by his jockey's claim, and having shown fair form over course and distance in the past, he must have sold claims today. Reidwil was beaten when unseating his rider last time out, however he drops in trip today and making his handicap debut, he should be watched for signs of confidence in the market. Little Rocker has winning form over this trip but looked as though he needed further last time out. He is of interest making his handicap debut for his in-form trainer, whilst also of interest is Atahuelpa. He has had a mini-break since his last run so could be freshened up well for today's contest. Time To Roam is a course and distance winner so merits respect, however he may just come on for the run, so instead we will return to Wizard Of Us to go in again.
Wizard of Us 12-1 (10-0) Chased leader, led 2nd, headed approaching 5th, regained lead before 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed on well flat to lead post, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) hvy beating Mohayer (10-8) by a hd, 8 ran.
Little Rocker (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway after 5th, not fluent last, no extra, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Classic Fiddle (10-13) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Karathaena (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, chased leaders, no impression, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Our Jasper (10-3) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Atahuelpa 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway approaching 4th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 20, 9l behind Kickahead (11-0) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Five Years On (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Led, strongly pressed and headed 2 out, soon weakened, 14th of 20, 30l behind Zeroberto (11-7) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 0-123 gf in Jul.
Reidwil (FR) 5-2 (10-7) Led, clear after 2nd, mistake 5th, headed after 2 out, held when mistake and unseated rider at the last in race won by The Real Deal (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gs, 10 ran.
Speed Venture 8-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, pushed along approaching 5th, ridden and weakened before next, tailed off, 6th of 12, well behind Young Dancer (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Time To Roam (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) In touch, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 36l behind Brooklyn Brownie (10-9) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Apr.
Mrs O'Malley 7-2 (10-11) Chased leader until after 5th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 10, 19l behind Arisea (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Faraway Echo 6-1 (10-4) Held up, outpaced from 5th, weakened next, 7th of 9, 46l behind Tashkandi (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f ldy hcp hdl (4) sft in Nov.
