held up in mid-division, not fluent 7th, hung left and plugged on from 2 out, never dangerous
held up in rear, took keen hold, headway approaching 8th, beaten before 3 out, plugged on to take modest 4th flat
mid-division, mistake 3rd, headway after 6th, went 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner
mid-division, headway after 6th, weakened 9th
mostly chased winner, ridden after 9th, no impression before 3 out, one pace and lost 2nd 2 out
held up, hit 9th, always in rear
held up in touch, pushed along 7th, weakened 9th
held up in rear, headway approaching 7th, no impression from 3 out, 4th when hit 2 out
tacked leaders, raced keenly, went wrong just before 7th, pulled up after flight
never better than mid-divison
held up in touch, lost pace 5th, in rear after, hit 3 out
made all, drew clear after 9th, hit 3 out, unchallenged
slowly away, took keen hold, held up and behind, no progress from 9th
in rear, blundered 3rd, not going well after, behind 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
slowly away, always well behind
held up, not fluent 6th, soon ridden and struggling, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
Nonrunner
Ocarito can win this at the expense of Emile Zola and Pagan Rules. The selection caught the eye when second to Jigsaw Dancer at Bangor last time out. That was his first real sign of ability as prior to that he had really struggled to show a great deal. As a result he looks a well handicapped horse and even though he races off a seven pound higher mark as a result of his last performance he can still take advantage of his lenient mark. Emil Zola comes from a yard having winners of late but has really failed to capture any form of late. Having said that he does have ability and regaining his enthusiasm he will be worth noting in the market. As will Pagan Rules who is a consistent type who always tries his best and comes is certain to give supporters a good run for his money. But for the winner we return to Ocarito.
Heavy Weather (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) In rear, mistake 11th and soon weakened, 7th of 11, 45l behind Jungleland (11-5) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy.
Kings Rock 40-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 9, 15l behind Jazz Dance (11-10) at Southwell 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
Tisfreetdream (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Chased leaders, chased winner approaching 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Spare Me (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl (4) sft.
Emile Zola 33-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Irish Legend (11-0) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Jan, 17 ran.
Billy Murphy 16-1 (11-7) Chased leader, ridden 3 out, stayed on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 16, 27l behind Katess (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Countback (FR) 4-1 (11-12) Held up, losing touch when mistake 6th, well behind from next, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Oeil d'Estruval (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Pagan Rules (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Held up, chased leaders 5th, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 6, 35l behind Spare Me (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl (4) sft.
Munching Mike (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway after 6th, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden, all out, won at Kempton 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft beating Arctic Shadow (9-11) by a hd, 18 ran.
Lewis's World 50-1 (11-3) Behind, never dangerous, 17th of 22, 41l behind Lease Lend (11-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Young Cuthbert 66-1 (10-11) Led to 5 out, weakened quickly next, tailed off when pulled up at the 14th in race won by Ma Yahab (11-0) at Uttoxeter 3m beg chs (4) sft in Dec, 7 ran.
Kentucky Boy (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up, chased leaders 3 out, weakened next, 12th of 18, 21l behind Songe (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Boing Boing (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) With winner until weakened from 2 out, 6th of 14, 30l behind Devilfishpoker Com (11-3) at Catterick 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
Harley 15-8fav (10-13) Led, hung left after 5th, driven 3 out, headed and mistake 2 out, soon beaten, 2nd of 7, 17l behind Esquillon (10-6) at Huntingdon 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jan.
Ocarito (GER) 7-2jt-fav (11-2) Behind, pulled hard, smooth headway approaching 3 out, chased winner next, kept on well, 2nd of 17, 6l behind Jigsaw Dancer (11-7) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Dec.
Hallys Goal (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Held up in touch, 8th after 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 30l behind Lotionandpotions (10-1) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hacp hdl gf in Nov.
Yes Ses Les 50-1 (10-1) Led and soon clear, came back to field approaching 4th, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 28l behind Stravara (11-11) at Warwick 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Zuleta 28-1 (11-2) Led until 8th, weakened 2 out, 10th of 15, well behind Khadija (11-3) at Taunton 3m mrs hcp hdl (5) sft.
Galley Law 66-1 (10-5) Always in rear, never near leaders, 8th of 15, 17l behind El Zorro (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
