mid-division, lost place 11th, behind when pulled up 3 out
tracked leading pair, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up next
held up, headway 9th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
held up in rear, good headway approaching 4 out, went 3rd next, soon ridden, stayed on flat
disputed lead until 3rd, tracked leader after, ridden 3 out, ridden and every chance when blundered last, rallied flat, stayed on to lead post
chased leading pair, lost place 9th, ridden and blundered 3 out
tracked leaders when fell 2nd
always in rear, behind from 8th
disputed lead, till led 3rd, ridden approaching 4 out, joined last, driven flat, headed post
keen, in rear, headway from 10th, ridden and went 3rd 4 out, mistake and weakened 2 out
held up, improved from 9th, ridden 4 out, kept on under pressure from 2 out
Quick Fix is interesting but his stable's form remains a cause for concern so we'll take a chance with VAMIZI ahead of Grand Slam Hero. There are plenty in with chances and the likes of Ibberton and No Panic certainly merit consideration although Lucky Luk may prefer a stiffer track and may be best watched on his first run since returning from the Czech Republic. Quick Fix is an Irish point winner who begins his chase career on a realistic mark over a trip that should suit and it will be interesting to see if there's any confidence behind his chance. Paddy Brennan partnered Young Albert to a hardfought success at Exeter over two and a half miles but overlooks him in favour of Grand Slam Hero who he rode to finish second over course and distance from today's mark. He should go well again but it may pay to take a chance with Vamizi who looks interestingly handicapped on the pick of his form over hurdles. He was entitled to need the run on his chase bow on ground that may have been softer than ideal but he jumped well in the main and his efforts behind Bensalem and Award Winner suggest that he could be on a fair mark. The stable enjoyed plenty of success with his half-brother King Harald and Vamizi has the potential to make his mark as well.
No Panic (IRE) 3-1 (11-1) Led to 5th, chased leader, challenged and hit 11th, led 12th to 3 out, chased leader to next, weakened soon after, lost 3rd flat, 4th of 5, 18l behind Pocket Aces (11-1) at Folkestone 2m 5f nov ch 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
Quick Fix (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, with clear leaders 3rd, led 4 out, hit 2 out, ran on, won at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr beating Roganstown (11-0) by 5l, 9 ran.
Young Albert (IRE) 11-4fav (11-9) Jumped right and not fluent, led, headed narrowly flat, battled back to regain lead near finish, won at Exeter 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Oct beating I'm A Legend (10-12) by nk, 8 ran.
Grand Slam Hero (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Took keen hold, held up, steady headway approaching 4 out, challenged going well 3 out, led 2 out, not fluent last, headed and not pace of winner towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Free World (11-12) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Nov.
Bubble Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Prominent, led 3rd to 5th, dropped rear 9th, behind when pulled up before 17th, in a race won by Any Currency (11-7) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Nov, 10 ran.
Lucky Luk (FR) 35-1 (10-9) in a race won by Tiumen (10-9) at Pardubice(CZE) 4m 2f crs cntry chs (5yo+) gs in Oct, 26 ran.
Ibberton 5-2fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, improved to chase winner 12th, ridden 4 out, no impression from 2 out, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Nagam (11-8) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
Vamizi (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mistake 1st, tracked leader until led 4th, headed after 14th, weakened approaching 3 out, mistake last, 4th of 8, 18l behind Sullumo (11-3) at Uttoxeter 3m beg chs (4) hvy in Nov.
Runshan (IRE) 11-2 (10-5) Led 1st until 3rd, led 5th until ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 10, 21l behind Any Currency (11-7) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Nov.
Prophete de Guye (FR) 5-2fav (11-7) Mistake 1st and unseated rider, in a race won by Dusk (10-6) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Nov, 7 ran.
Sandymac (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 32l behind Nikos Extra (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
