made all, kept on well from 2 out
in rear and in touch, chased winner from 3 out, kept on and always held
in touch in 4th and in rear, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace
with winner, blundered 3 out, soon weakened
Withdrawn
LOUIS' VAC POUCH, four times a winner over hurdles, made an impressive chasing debut at Ludlow where he won with something in hand. He looks destined for better and should see off Niven, who made several mistakes when second of three to Cool Mix at Newcastle on Saturday. Along Came Theo is 0-15 in bumpers and over hurdles but has gone close on several occasions and has a chaser's pedigree. The remaining pair are likely to need mishaps if they are to get into contention.
Louis' Vac Pouch (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Held up, took keen hold, closed after 9th, 2nd from 4 out, challenged last, led flat, stayed on, won at Ludlow 2m (4) gs in Feb beating Style De Garde (11-2) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.
Along Came Theo (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear, headway before 3 out, soon chased leaders, one pace before last, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd near finish, no impression, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Arctic Road (11-2) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
News For Pascal (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Towards rear, well behind from 4 out, 9th of 11, dist behind See Double You (10-9) at Hexham 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Dream On Dreamer (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Raced keenly, led until inside final 3f, weakened inside final 2f, 8th of 9, 17 1/4l behind Merchant Of Venice (9-7) at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Feb.
Niven (IRE) 13-8 (11-5) Made all, clear before last, readily, 2nd of 3, 7l behind Cool Mix (11-0) at Newcastle 2m (2) gs in Feb.
