tracked leader, lost place 11th, outpaced 4 out, no chance in modest 4th before 2 out
in touch on outside, behind and pushed along before 12th, no danger after
led, hard pressed 2 out, ridden and headed between last 2, kept on same pace, held flat
tracked leaders, disputed 2nd after 7th, not fluent next and 9th, challenged 2 out, led between last 2, ridden and edged left before last, kept on under pressure flat
tracked leaders, disputed 2nd after 10th, outpaced 2 out, ridden and no chance with clear pair between last 2
Lucky Robin is making his chasing bow but has placed here over hurdles off this mark so warrants respect. CAP DU NORD has already finished second twice over fences and it may be his turn today as he may have needed the run at Exeter on New Year’s Day. Mistercobar hinted at ability at Wetherby two runs ago so may be a better long-term prospect than either Braavos or Flying Jack.
Lucky Robin (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Led, driven and headed after 3 out, soon lost place, ridden and weakened from next, 6th of 10, 30 1/2l behind Nicely Indeed (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Braavos 33-1 (11-8) Led, headed after 4 out, soon ridden and behind, weakened before next, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Thosedaysaregone (11-1) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Mistercobar (FR) 28-1 (11-0) With leader, led 3rd, headed 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Cesar Et Rosalie (11-0) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Cap Du Nord (FR) 5-2jfav (10-11) Held up in touch, headway chasing leaders and hit 6th, every chance 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, one pace and no impression before last, 2nd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Spring Wolf (10-11) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Flying Jack 125-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 5 out, gradually weakened from 3 out, 3rd of 5, 34 3/4l behind Debece (10-13) at Newcastle 2m 7f (4) gs in Jan.
