held up, good headway approaching 3 out, chased winner approaching last, no impression
prominent, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up, headway 4 out, led next, clear between last 2 easily
chased leaders when fell 6th
chased leaders, weakened after 2 out
led 2nd, headed 6th, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before next
prominent, one pace from 3 out
behind, struggling from halfway
behind, hampered 6th, pulled up before 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, badly hampered 6th, unseated rider
with leaders, jumped right 6th, lost place 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway to chase leaders 7th, weakened from 3 out
led to 2nd, chased leaders until lost place 7th, pulled up before 3 out
behind from 6th, tailed off from 8th, pulled up before 3 out
led 6th, headed 4 out, soon weakened
held up, headway 6th, weakened 8th
behind, pushed along halfway, headway to lead 4 out, headed next, weakened approaching 2 out
Low Delta should be there or thereabouts as may Vehari and Kinfayre Boy but ANOTHER CHARMER may be the way forward. There is a doubt about the ability of the selection to act on soft ground but he's one of the least exposed runners in the field and can be given the chance to prove himself. He had been absent since April when reappearing at Boxing Day but he produced a decent effort to chase home a well handicapped rival and may have a little more in the locker. The winner was trained by Ian Williams so he should have a fair idea of where he stands with Vehari who will act on the ground and races over a suitable trip but is still a maiden. Low Delta has to carry a penalty for his win at Towcester and he's been running consistently well under similar conditions of late; he may have the scope to be competitive from higher marks. Kinfayre Boy came within a nose of doubling his tally at Catterick but he does seem to be suited by the demands of that track whilst Delightfully isn't dismissed despite disappointing last time. A tricky start to the day's proceedings but Another Charmer may be able to put a smile on our faces.
Low Delta (IRE) 9-2co-fav (11-12) Confidently ridden in rear, steady headway 7th, hit 3 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, led last, went slightly left, ran on, won at Towcester 2m 3f amt hcp hdl (5) sft beating Ramvaswani (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Indy Mood 66-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4 out, 12th of 15, well behind Percutant (11-7) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Delightfully (FR) 11-4fav (11-6) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 3 out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 12l behind Kings Maiden (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Classic Quart (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Led to 2nd, held up in touch, weakened after 3 out, 13th of 16, 36l behind Lawgiver (11-1) at Catterick 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Kinfayre Boy 3-1fav (10-8) Mid-division, chased the leaders 4 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, every chance until just faded post, 2nd of 13, shd behind Whatdoidowiththat (10-9) at Catterick 3m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Grande Monsieur (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, lost place after 7th, 9th of 15, 47l behind Festival King (10-4) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Dec.
Another Charmer (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) In touch, driven and outpaced 3 out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Cruise Director (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Zaffie Parson (IRE) 4-1fav (11-2) Soon in touch, effort approaching 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened after next, 6th of 12, 40l behind Minella Boys (11-12) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy.
Exit Forty Four (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Held up, always in rear, 12th of 18, 27l behind Run Forest Run (10-9) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Youluckyman (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Held up mid-division when unseated rider 4 out in race won by Quay Meadow (11-0) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec, 16 ran.
Fair Spin 18-1 (10-1) Behind, headway to chase leaders 3 out, soon ridden and gradually weakened, 8th of 14, 16l behind Longdale (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Legal Joy 66-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, prominent, mistake 4th, weakened after 8th, tailed off, 6th of 10, well behind Gypsy George (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Bayfirth (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Held up, headway approaching 6th, chased leaders approaching next, weakened approaching last, 7th of 13, 29l behind Whatdoidowiththat (10-9) at Catterick 3m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Janal (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Held up and not fluent, pushed along approaching 6th, never dangerous, 7th of 10, well behind Soul Angel (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
Tuatara Bay (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Held up, headway halfway, led after 4 out, headed approaching last, weakened, 4th of 16, 9l behind Quay Meadow (11-0) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec.
Vehari 7-2 (10-0) Tracked winner, disputed lead 5th, ridden 2 out, kept on and every chance last, held flat, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Bonneta (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy.
The Maystone (IRE) 150-1 (10-5) Pulled hard, close up to before 4 out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind Grand Theatre (10-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Lucozade 15-2 (10-2) Mid-division, lost place 6th, soon well behind, tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Thatlldoforme (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy.
