made virtually all, came clear from over 2f out, easily
mid-division, jumped slowly 2nd, behind from 7th, tailed off
always behind, tailed off from 7th
held up in touch, ridden 8th, soon weakened, tailed off
always behind, tailed off from 7th
mistake 1st, pulled hard, always behind, tailed off from 7th
mid-division, behind from 4th, tailed off approaching 6th, pulled up before 7th
behind, struggling after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
held up, headway after 5th, went 3rd 7th, weakened over 2f out
with winner, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, no impression from over 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway 8th, soon ridden, one pace final 2f
chased leaders, weakened after 8th, jumped badly left 2 out and last, tailed off
prominent, reminders after 3rd and 4th, weakened before 6th, tailed off
This looks a penalty kick for David Pipe's Joacci and he gets the confident vote. His last win was over course and distance, and a penalty for that win shouldn't be enough to stop him today. He cruised to the front that day after travelling supremely well, and his trainer will be looking to gain some more pocket money before he goes back chasing off what looks a tough mark. Those fighting it out for place money may include Ballygalley Bob and Acknowledgement. The former went well for a fair way on his hurdling debut before tiring fairly rapidly, however he should have come on for that run and should be sharper today. Acknowledgement represents a stable still in good form, and whilst his form figures don't look too encouraging, this is a weaker race so he is entitled to do a fair bit better. However, this looks to be all about Joacci, and he gets the ultra-confident vote.
Joaaci (IRE) 2-1 (10-12) In touch and going well, led 3 out, shaken up approaching last, won at Hereford 3m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec beating Blue Splash (11-4) by 3l, 15 ran.
Acknowledgement 66-1 (11-0) Always behind, 16th of 18, well behind Duc De Regniere (11-0) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Arrows Gold 80-1 (9-12) Took keen hold tracking leaders, lost place after 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Hello It's Me (10-10) at Ludlow 2m 5f amt hcp hdl (4) gs in Dec, 16 ran.
BallyGalley Bob (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, lost place 6th, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by Evelith Forrest (10-12) at Folkestone 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Bold Finch (FR) 100-1 (10-7) Always in rear, jumped left 2nd, 9th of 11, well behind Supreme Huntress (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Christon Cane 100-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, always behind, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Nobody Tells Me (10-13) at Bangor 3m nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Classic Rose (IRE) 150-1 (11-2) Mid-division when unseated rider at the 5th in race won by All For Luck (11-7) at Wetherby 2m 7f nh mdn hdl (5) hvy, 12 ran.
Danahill Lad (USA) 100-1 (10-5) In touch, jumped slowly 2nd, mid-division after, behind from 8th, last of 10, well behind Backbord (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Dark Athlete (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Always behind, 10th of 12, well behind Oslot (11-6) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Elbow Lane (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden 9th, effort 10th, weakened next, 7th of 15, 39l behind Joaaci (10-12) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Shannons Boy (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Prominent, mistake 1st, lost place after 5th, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Nictos de Bersy (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Snargate 100-1 (10-9) Fell 1st in race won by Im Spartacus (10-12) at Southwell 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec, 13 ran.
Catzybaby (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, not fluent 1st, ridden and weakened 6th, 11th of 16, well behind La Dame Brune (11-5) at Warwick 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
