chased leader until after 2nd, chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
behind, lost touch 5th, tailed off and pulled up after 7th
held up in mid-division, good headway on outside approaching 9th, chased leaders travelling well 3 out, led 2 out, clear when stepped at last, driven and edged right flat, no extra and headed final 50 yards
mid-division, pushed along and weakened before 9th, tailed off
mistake 1st, always behind, tailed off and eased when went left 3 out, soon pulled up
mid-division, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
mid-division on outside, pushed along before 9th, weakened approaching next, tailed off
jumped right 2nd, chased leaders, led 9th, ridden and headed before mistake 2 out, chased leading pair until between last 2, 4th and beaten when stumbled last
chased leaders, pushed along in 3rd after 3 out, led before 2 out until approaching 2 out, chased leader, driven between last 2, held when mistake last, no extra in 3rd flat
towards rear, never on terms, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, steady headway approaching 3 out, went 4th approaching 2 out, 3rd between last 2, chased leader and strong run under pressure flat, led final 50 yards
chased leaders, went 2nd after 2nd, led before 8th, mistake and headed next, weakened soon after 3 out, tailed off
led, pushed along and headed before 8th, weakened rapidly, tailed off and pulled up before 9th
always towards rear, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
It would be no surprise to see Dushy Valley get involved despite having his first start since falling in a chase at this meeting last year. He can race off a 9lb lower mark back over timber. Soft ground is a worry for Theoystercatcher and Lady From Geneva hasn't raced since May, so another chance goes to MATAKO. The latter has posted a couple of better efforts of late and he can race off the same mark in what looks a less competitive event. Thedeboftheyear ran well here early in the year and Sudden Light has the past form to figure if back to her best.
Thedeboftheyear 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced after 4 out, weakened next, 8th of 12, 31l behind Royal Native (11-6) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Hurricane Ivan (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Held up, pushed along before 5th, outpaced from 7th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 5, 41l behind Hannibal The Great (11-2) at Southwell 2m 4f 4yo nov stks (4) gd.
Matako (FR) 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division, effort 2 out, hit last, never troubled leaders, 5th of 13, 8l behind Mini Muck (11-11) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
Lady From Geneva 9-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, pushed along after 7th, weakened 4 out, 6th of 12, 22l behind Sapphire Rouge (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf in May.
Theoystercatcher (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, some headway after 7th, jumped right 3 out, soon beaten, 7th of 10, 21l behind William Percival (10-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Aug.
Ask The Boss 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, lost place before 3rd, behind from 4 out, 9th of 10, 34l behind Doctor Harper (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Dushy Valley (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Led narrowly, headed 7th, regained narrow lead after next, headed 10th, 5th and under pressure when fell 3 out (usual 4 out), in a race won by Midnight Charmer (9-7) at Taunton 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-100 (5) hvy in Dec '12, 10 ran.
Dont Call Me Oscar (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Held up behind in touch, struggling when went right 12th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Bobcatbilly (11-5) at Ludlow 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd, 9 ran.
Midnight Mustang 10-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders 4 out, weakened after next, 7th of 15, 26l behind Rigolo Ville (11-6) at Exeter 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Nov.
Miss Tinks 20-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, lost place approaching 3rd, reminder after 5th, no impression, 9th of 14, 17l behind Seaside Shuffle (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl (3yo+) (5) gd.
Residence And Spa (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 10, 33l behind Boss In Boots (11-4) at Exeter 2m 3f cond nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
Acosta 25-1 (10-1) Soon detatced and struggling in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 15th, in a race won by Phoenix Des Mottes (9-9) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp 0-100 (5) gd, 8 ran.
Sudden Light (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, lost place 5 out, behind when pulled up 3 out, in a race won by Night Of Passion (10-10) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft, 12 ran.
Just Watch Ollie (IRE) 80-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, lost place before 6 out, 9th of 10, well behind Boss In Boots (11-4) at Exeter 2m 3f cond nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
