chased leaders, reminder before 6th, went 2nd from 6 out, ridden after 4 out, led before 2 out, kept on well
with leader, reminder before 10th, lost place before next
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden before 3 out, left chasing winner before 2 out, no impression
led, ridden before 3 out, headed before 2 out, quickly weakened and pulled up, dismounted
in rear, pushed along after 6th, weakened 11th, soon tailed off
Nonrunner
Three miles, good ground and testing tracks have brought the best out of NICKY TAM. The gelding has looked a reformed character the last three times, possibly due to the application of a tongue tie too, but has inevitably been hit hard by the assessor to the tune of 23lb for successes at Carlisle and Hexham. The handicapper may have his say here but this is not the toughest of asks and the Hogarth charge can complete the three-timer. Cobbler's Queen undoubtedly has ability but her chasing exploits have been hampered by clumsy fencing. She would be the prime threat with a fluent round. Jacko's Boy did well enough on his chasing debut this week and looks next best.
Cobbler's Queen (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Towards rear, not fluent, pushed along 8th, hit 5 out, 6 lenghts off leaders when badly hampered and unseated rider 4 out, in a race won by Easter Legend (11-7) at Newbury 2m 6f mrs lst nov hcp chs (5yo+) (1) gd in Mar, 9 ran.
Nicky Tam (IRE) 7-4fav (10-10) Jumped well, held up, headway to track leaders 5th, went 2nd 7th, jumped boldy to lead 11th, clear approaching 2 out, eased flat, comfortable, won at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf beating Sierra Victor (11-10) by 16l, 6 ran.
See You Jack 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, lost place after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, last of 6, 13l behind Beauchamp Viking (10-4) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf.
Jacko's Boy 13-8fav (10-8) Left in lead 2nd, made most until headed approaching last, one pace, 2nd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Quedillac (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Solway Ally 22-1 (10-4) Mid-division, behind from 4th, tailed off, 8th of 13, well behind I Can Run Can You (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Rock Salmon 9-2 (9-13) Held up towards rear, not fluent 5th, soon ridden along, well beaten after 8th, plugged on from 2 out, 6th of 11, well behind Badgers Cove (11-10) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
