held up in touch, tracked leaders 4 out, went 2nd on bit after 2 out, led last, shaken up and kept on well
led, headed after 3rd, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
with leader, hit 2nd, led after 3rd, headed 3 out, every chance and ridden last, no extra run-in
held up in rear, reminders 4th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 5 out
chased leaders in 3rd, led 3 out, headed and pecked on landing last, soon weakened
The penultimate race on the Uttoxeter card is a small field chase handicap and can go to GLIMMER OF LIGHT ahead of Folie A Deux and Coach Lane. This is a tight little contest but Glimmer Of Light looks to be a horse on the improve as the rest seem to be on the down grade. The Dr. Newland horse won very nicely on his latest start beating a good yard stick in Space Cowboy. The selection is also a course and distance winner and his trainer does well at this particular track. With a good three lbs claimer book he is sure to go well. Folie A deux also won its last start and has now joined a shrewd stable so has to be monitored. Coach Lane has plenty of ability but his resolve in a finish has been questioned on more than one occasion. Erdeli is an interesting recruit to the chasing game as his hurdles form was quite good. If money came for him on his chasing debut he would interesting. Aruman has tumbled down the handicap so keep a watchful eye on him and My Condor represents a top trainer/jockey combination so has to be respected but Glimmer Of Light just gets the nod.
Coach Lane 10-3fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th, challenged 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed last, no extra flat, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Devils River (10-12) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
Arumun (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Pulled very hard, soon pressing leader and clear of rest, lost 2nd and weakened rapidly 6th, tailed off, 4th of 6, well behind Prince Des Marais (11-4) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Folie A Deux (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Made all, ridden clear last, ran on, won at Taunton 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Mar beating Vic's World (11-2) by 4l, 11 ran.
Glimmer of Light (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) In touch main group, went 2nd after 7th, headway 3 out, led before next, soon clear, easily, won at Plumpton 2m 1f sell hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Apr beating Space Cowboy (11-4) by 15l, 6 ran.
Troodos Jet 9-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced after 4 out, no impression from next, 6th of 12, 35l behind Ballysimon (10-3) at Wetherby 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Apr.
Erdeli (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Held up in touch, ridden and effort 3 out, chased leaders next, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 9l behind Exulto (11-5) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
My Condor (IRE) 7-2 (11-6) Led, mistake 8th, pressed from 2 out, looked winner until blundered and soon headed last, no extra flat, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Satindra (11-6) at Fakenham 2m cnd hcp chs 0-85 (5) gd in Nov.
