mid-division, headway 7th, hampered 2 out, weakened approaching last
prominent, outpaced 3 out, well behind approaching next, rallied approaching last, ran on, flat
held up towards rear, headway on outside after 3 out, chased leader after next, no extra final 150 yards
in touch, close up 2 out, ridden and weakened before last
held up, hit 7th, stayed on well flat, never near leaders
in touch, jumped left and mistake 2 out, stayed on same pace
took keen hold, prominent, lost place after 3 out, stayed on from last
in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
always prominent, led approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, headed flat, not pace of winner
held up and behind, still plenty to do 2 out, good headway approaching last, led flat, quickened clear
held up in rear, headway 7th, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well
held up and keen, steady headway 7th, not fluent 2 out, no impression
mid-division, not fluent 4th, behind from next, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along 5th, soon beaten
held up, effort after 3 out, no danger from next
ridden 6th, always behind
Tucacas can defy topweight here over Cool Spice, Nas Na Riogh and Supreme Serenade. Martin Pipe's mare has been in very good form this season, winning three of her last four starts and despite having to give weight away all round, has the class and experience to prevail. Her last visit here was not very fruitful as she was hampered in running and lost all chance, after which she was given a rest and duly bounced back with a comfortable success at Plumpton four days ago. If none the worse for that, she should play a leading role today. Nas Na Riogh won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Chepstow two years ago but has not lived up to expectations since. She was put over fences this season but has been in action over timber since, at Wetherby where she was a beaten favourite. She may be best watched here but it would be no surprise if she were to be involved in the finish. Cool Spice may be a bigger danger judged on an emphatic success at Taunton, although obviously this is going to be a lot tougher. Supreme Serenade is miss consistency personified and has plenty of scope to do even better, while Petite Margot and Mantilla are not out of it. Neil Graham does not have many jumpers and the fact that he runs Rose Tea should be noted. She is likely to need this return though and far better claims are held by Tucacas under Tony McCoy.
