chased leader, ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, plugged on last, kept on same pace flat
held up, pushed along and outpaced approaching 3 out, never landed a blow
made all, ridden and went clear 2 out when not fluent, ran on well from last, never in any danger
CORMIER, a multiple winner on the Flat and over hurdles, is a very interesting recruit to chasing getting 19lb from Tommy's Oscar, who has only won a match so far over the larger obstacles. Since Day One was second in similar company around here last time having beaten three rivals earlier at Ayr but is effectively 4lb higher today.
Tommy's Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Held up in midfield, ridden before 3 out, no impression, last of 5, 27 1/2l behind Constitution Hill (11-10) at Newcastle 2m (1) gs in Nov.
Cormier (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 2 out, weakened omitted last, 6th of 13, 20 1/4l behind I Like To Move It (12-0) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) gd in Nov.
Since Day One (IRE) 4-5fav (11-10) Prominent, pressed leader 5th, led approaching 4 out, ridden and faced challenge after 2 out, mistake last and headed, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind Miah Grace (11-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (3) gs in Dec.
