led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed 2 out, regained narrow lead flat, kept on, headed towards finish
held up towards rear, headway to go 3rd from 8th, went 2nd 3 out, weakened from last
in rear, pushed along from 8th, soon reminders and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, ridden to lead 2 out, headed narrowly flat, kept on gamely to regain lead towards finish
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and mistaken 2 out, weakened before last
PICAROON is preferred to Right Or Wrong and Baaher. The decision of Tim Vaughan to try his hand off 12st 5lb minus the jockey's claim tells you all you need to know about the regard in which he holds his representative and having struggled in a massive step up to Listed company last time out, this drop in class should boost his confidence. Right Or Wrong was well beaten in a novice chase at the course last time out. He was a prolific winner in plating grade over hurdles. Baaher won what was probably a very modest maiden hurdle and connections have wasted no time hanging around in that sphere. Lightening Sky won at Ballinrobe and has to be respected if the market speaks positively in his favour. The remainder have it to do on official figures. Picaroon can post another success.
Picaroon 14-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, blundered and unseated rider 4th, in a race won by Grand Slam Hero (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 6f listed hcp chs (1) gd, 16 ran.
Baaher (USA) 10-3 (10-4) Held up behind, steady headway before 2 out, went 2nd between last 2, ridden to challenge last, led flat, stayed on, won at Perth 2m mdn hdl (4) gf beating Definite All Star (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Figairy (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, last of 16, well behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Right Or Wrong (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Tracked winner, led narrowly 7th until after next, outpaced when jumped right 3 out, soon no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 28l behind Billie Magern (11-3) at Perth 2m 4f nov chs (3) gf.
Skiddaw Jones 16-1 (10-4) Led from 2nd, headed 4 out, remained close up, every chance 3 out, weakened last, 5th of 10, 20l behind Turbo Shandy (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf.
Lightening Sky (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Mid-division, niggled along 4th, 9th 5 out, no extra approaching 3 out, 8th of 14, 43l behind Isabellareine (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hld 80-109 gd in Jun.
