led, hit 5th, headed 9th, ridden after next, one pace from 3 out
always in rear, struggling 7th, soon well behind, pulled up before 10th
close up, headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, every chance from last, just failed
held up, headway from 8th, ridden, short lived effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened
soon prominent, led 9th, ridden after 3 out, drifted left flat, just held on
chased leaders, weakening when blundered, unseated rider 9th
close up, headway after 10th, ridden, every chance 3 out, 3rd, held when hit last
This can go the way of Deo Gratias with Koumba and Potts Of Magic ones to look out for in the market. The selection was second at Huntingdon on his latest run. He was not beaten all that far and this shorter trip looks as though it will suit. Koumba has not won since making all at Newbury back in November. He was punished that day by the handicapper and has not looked the same since. Potts Of Magic on the other hand looks like an improver and although he was pulled up last time out the ground was very heavy and he is better judged on his form on better ground. But for the winner we return to Deo Gratias.
Koumba (FR) 14-1 (10-3) In touch, lost place 7th, well behind from 16th, 13th of 17, well behind Sweet Diversion (11-2) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Potts of Magic 4-1 (11-7) Held up, ridden 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up at the 9th in race won by Dickie Lewis (9-13) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (F) hvy in Dec, 9 ran.
Temper Lad (USA) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, lost place 4th, weakened 5 out, 8th of 13, well behind Bar Gayne (11-5) at Hereford 3m 2f hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
Mickey Pearce (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up, hampered 4th, headway 7th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, clear last, stayed on, won at Towcester 2m 5f nov sll hdl (5) sft beating Dizzy Future (10-9) by 7l, 16 ran.
Jackie Boy (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) In touch, led 4th to 7th, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind Scarface (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl (5) gd.
Sundawn Lady 7-2 (11-0) Jumped poorly, tracked leaders, weakened before 11th, tailed off when hit 2 out, 6th of 9, 38l behind Manque Neuf (11-3) at Plumpton 3m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gs in Nov.
Silver Gift 25-1 (9-8) Behind from 8th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Enhancer (11-10) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf, 12 ran.
Deo Gratias (POL) 7-1 (10-6) Chased leader, led 8th to 3 out, stayed on same pace for next, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Silver Bow (10-4) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
