midfield, ridden before 4 out, dropped to last 3 out, tailed off approaching last
prominent, not fluent 3 out, ridden to chase leaders before 2 out where switched left, 4 lengths down approaching last, weakened run-in
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3 out, ridden before 2 out where mistake, no impression approaching last
disputed lead, led 3 out, ridden and pressed for lead 2 out, headed last, kept on close home, just denied at the post
held up in rear, pushed along before 2 out, no impression approaching last
held up in last, some headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, weakened approaching last
prominent, headway to dispute lead approaching final circuit, ridden and pressed leader 2 out where short of room on landing, led last, kept on run-in, just held on at the post
prominent, ridden and dropped to last on final circuit, fell 4 out
disputed lead, ridden before 4 out, dropped to midfield 3 out, tailed off before 2 out
held up in mid-division, briefly pressed for lead 3 out, pushed along before 2 out where mistake, tailed off approaching last
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BLUE SHARK has won twice for today’s conditional rider since stepping up in distance. This looks no tougher than his latest success at Newcastle despite a 6lb rise. Several found only one too good on their latest outings including Ma Belle Noire and Walkinthewoods though the less exposed Optimistic Belief finished closest to the winner when second at Chepstow and makes more appeal. Mr Jack posted a better effort here last time when dropped down to today’s grade.
Mr Jack (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway into 3rd home turn, disputed lead 2 out, headed approaching last, ridden run-in and stayed on one pace, 3rd of 13, 9 1/4l behind Ray's The One (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Dec.
Ma Belle Noire 7-2 (12-0) Held up rear of mid-division, headway on outside after 8th, switched right before 3 out, no impression 2 out, stayed on flat, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Fenney Brook (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Walkinthewoods (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Mid-division towards outside, headway 3 out, not fluent 2 out, went 2nd from final bend, not fluent last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Zestful Hope (12-2) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Kenny George 9-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, in rear after 3rd, headway to chase leaders before 2 out, pushed along and faded last, 4th of 7, 15 3/4l behind Mark Of Gold (12-2) at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Optimistic Belief (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Off the pace towards rear, headway out wide chasing leaders before 3 out, went 2nd between last two, no chance with winner, 2nd of 17, 3 3/4l behind Olympic Honour (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Kay's Light (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, lost place before 3rd, closed 6th, weakened from 2 out, 6th of 8, 19 1/4l behind Phillapa Sue (11-1) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Blue Shark (IRE) 2-1fav (10-10) Prominent, pressed leader 3 out, led 2 out, shaken up approaching last, ridden and asserted run-in, readily, won at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Dec beating Aazza (11-6) by 6l, 10 ran.
Kentford Swansong 125-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, struggling home turn, tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Lutinebella (11-0) at Exeter 2m 3f (4) gd in Nov.
My Ticketyboo (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Always rear-division, tailed off, 8th of 14, dist behind The Imposter (10-4) at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Ya Know Yaseff (IRE) 22-1 (10-9) Always behind, never a factor, 8th of 14, 24l behind Force De Frap (10-12) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) gd in Dec.
Eaton Lady (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leader, jumped left 1st, not that fluent after, 3rd and weakening when mistake last, 3rd of 7, 17 1/4l behind Scarlet Ruby (10-2) at Leicester 2m hcp (5) gf in Nov.
