held up in rear when fell 4 out
mid-division, headway 8th, soon chasing leaders, led 3 out, headed next, chased winner approaching last, kept on same pace
in touch, lost place 6th, rallied 9th, driven to challenge 2 out, no extra approaching last
led, not fluent 2nd, blundered and unseated rider 4 out
tracked leader, led 2 out, headed before last, weakened
tracked leaders, mistake 1st, left in lead 4 out, headed before next, led again before last, stayed on well
held up in rear, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, outpaced 3 out, kept on well closing stages
This looks a decent contest for the time of year as it features several promising types who should do well over fences. Things Change only found the prolific Mister Grez too good in a handicap at Catterick on New Year's Day. He hasn't raced since but a repeat of that effort would see him go very close. Rev Up Ruby has won here over hurdles and the ground will suit while Pekanheim, Super Collider and Take The Cash all have ability. UEUETEOTL was beaten when falling on his chasing bow at Wetherby in December but faced a stiff task at the weights that day. A fair run over hurdles at Ayr two weeks ago should have blown away any cobwebs and James Ewart's charge would have a chance in this with a clear round.
Pekanheim (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Held up in rear but in touch, headway 4 out, stayed on approaching last, never a threat, 3rd of 6, 20l behind Sgt Reckless (11-4) at Carlisle 2m nov chs (4) gs in Apr.
Super Collider 9-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, effort after 3 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Gurkha Brave (11-1) at Kelso 2m 2f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd in Apr.
Take The Cash (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) In rear, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 10, 36l behind Any Given Moment (10-13) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Apr.
The Banastoir (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, mistake 6th, weakened 8th, soon tailed off, pulled up 6 out, in a race won by Gray Hession (11-0) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Apr, 7 ran.
Things Change (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Held up in touch, headway into 2nd after 7th, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, held flat, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mister Grez (11-12) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in Jan.
Ueueteotl (FR) 33-1 (10-5) In rear, pushed along before 5 out, soon outpaced, plugged on from 2 out, went 4th place near finish, 4th of 8, 20l behind Rascal (11-0) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-155 (2) gd in Apr.
Rev Up Ruby 22-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 12, 19l behind Wicked Spice (11-7) at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
Latest Fashion (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Always behind, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 13, 49l behind Danceintothelight (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf in Apr.
