tracked leader, joined leader 9th, led approaching 3 out, ridden out
tracked leaders, pushed along soon after 4 out, struggling when pulled up next
not fluent 1st, close up, tracked leaders 4th, ridden to chase winner 2 out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
OFFICER HOOLIHAN looked a very smart prospect on his chasing debut at Huntingdon where he warmed to his task as the race unfolded and came home an easy winner. He's been raised 10lb but looks the type to go much higher and can complete a double. Wilberdragon made all for a comprehensive victory at Wincanton where he jumped to the left throughout, which may be a problem on this right-handed track. Acting Lass is having to concede weight all-round on her chasing debut after showing very good form over timber including chasing home Finian's Oscar at Hereford. She could be anything while Bordeaux Bill is probably a bit better than his recent form figures suggest though faces a stiff task.
Acting Lass (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Chased leading pair until pushed along 2 out, chased leaders, weakened before last, 4th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Beyond Conceit (11-5) at Ascot 2m 3f (2) sft in Feb.
Officer Hoolihan 14-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, steady headway chasing leaders 10th, led going well 2 out, soon quickened clear, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct beating Agamemmon (11-6) by 7l, 8 ran.
Bordeaux Bill (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Mid-division, close up 7th, outpaced after 4 out, kept on under pressure from last, no chance with leaders, 5th of 7, 26l behind Capitaine (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (3) gd in Oct.
Wilberdragon 4-1 (11-10) Made all, jumped left throughout, mistake 11th, hard driven after 2 out, stayed on strongly (2 fences omitted), won at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct beating Farm The Rock (11-3) by 7l, 10 ran.
