in touch, challenged 3 out, every chance next, ridden and no extra approaching last
held up, blundered and dropped rear 8th, no danger after, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
in touch, driven out, outpaced 4 out, hit next, stayed on to lead last, ridden out
held up in rear, ridden 11th, soon no impression, weakened and pulled up at 4th before 4 out
held up in touch, headway to lead after 3 out, ridden and headed last, kept on same pace
made most to 9th, soon lost place, weakened 4 out
with leader, led 9th, headed after 3 out, 4th and beaten when hit next
chased leaders, lost place 7th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Newbay Lady, Caipiroska and Mystic Glen look the main protagonists in this handicap chase and the narrow vote is given to Newbay Lady. The selection had every chance until falling last time out, she remains on a fair mark and in the hope that her confidence has not been effected she looks the value bet. Caipiroska rates the main danger as he beat Eriskay with plenty in hand last time but the suspicion is he may bounce and he is taken on with this in mind. Mystic Glen is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best. Of the remainder Wee William has conditions to suit but may just need the run after a 246 day absence and for the winner we return to Newbay Lady.
Wee William 10-3 (10-12) Held up in touch, ridden and beaten 4 out, 4th of 9, 23l behind Strong Resolve (11-11) at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Oct.
Mr Twins (ARG) 11-1 (10-11) Mid-division, lost place 10th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Caipiroska (10-0) at Perth 3m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd, 12 ran.
Polar Gale (IRE) 10-3jt-fav (11-1) Held up, blundered 10th, headway 13th, 4th and in touch when blundered and unseated rider at the 14th in race won by Rainbow Tree (11-5) at Sedgefield 3m 3f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Apr, 10 ran.
Mystic Glen 7-2 (10-2) Held up in touch, lost place 9th, headway 3 out, stayed on approaching last, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Beau Torero (10-12) at Fakenham 2m nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Caipiroska 10-1 (10-0) Behind, stumbled badly 1st, smooth headway to chase leaders 12th, led on bit 2 out, easily, won at Perth 3m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd beating Eriskay (11-12) by 2l, 12 ran.
Newbay Lady 3-1 (10-2) Left in lead 1st, headed next, every chance when fell 4 out in race won by Gunson Hight (9-10) at Hexham 2m cnd hcp chs (5) gs, 9 ran.
Whatcanyasay 5-1 (10-2) In touch to halfway, behind from 8th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Delaware Trail (10-0) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf, 11 ran.
Mr Laggan 18-1 (9-13) Mid-division, lost place 8th, soon struggling, 8th of 14, 30l behind Baligrundle (10-7) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
