led, headed approaching 3 out, soon lost place, weakened from next, tailed off
tracked front pair, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, no impression before last, rallied to snatch 2nd post
held up in 4th, tracked leaders 3 out, ridden after next, one pace approaching last, rallied and just failed for 2nd near finish
pressed leader, led approaching 3 out, hard pressed when hit last, ridden and headed flat, soon no extra, lost 2nd post
held up behind, headway before 3 out, soon outpaced, no danger after
held up in rear, headway on outside before 3 out, challenged last, ridden to lead flat, edged left, driven clear closing stages
NonRunner
The Bay Birch opened her account over hurdles here in May but a big drop in distance on return from a break would be a concern. Toboggan's Fire likes give in the ground but is having a first run since February. Recent rain is a major worry for supporters of Worcester winners Stepover and Solstalla but it won’t bother LUCCA LADY, who can finally get her head in front having hit the crossbar on numerous occasions. Hermanus turned in a shocker when favourite at Cartmel last month and looks in the handicapper’s grip now.
The Bay Birch (IRE) 15-8 (10-12) Made all, ridden before 2 out, stayed on gamely, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (3) gd in May beating Desirable Court (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Lucca Lady (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Led until before 2nd, led again 4th, headed after 3 out, dropped to 3rd before next, rallied into 2nd again last strides, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Make My Heart Fly (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) gd in Sep.
Toboggan's Fire 9-4 (11-5) Tracked leaders, weakened after 2 out, lost 3rd place after last, 4th of 8, 20l behind Raised On Grazeon (11-5) at Newcastle 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Solstalla 7-1 (10-8) Tracked leader, led 3 out, hard pressed last, soon ridden, stayed on well towards finish, won at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Sep beating Red Hot Chilly (11-2) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Hermanus (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Towards rear, hit 5th, no danger after, 10th of 11, dist behind Wells De Lune (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Soiesauvage (FR) 6-1 (10-7) Held up in last pair, headway before 2 out, 4th and one pace last, 4th of 7, 9 3/4l behind Stepover (11-12) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Stepover 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 2 out, led last, stayed on, ridden out, won at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Sep beating Included (11-11) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
