held up in 3rd, pushed along 4 out, outpaced next, rallied after 2 out, led and went left when left clear last
held up in 4th, took keen hold, not fluent 5th, weakened approaching 4 out, mistake 3 out, tailed of when pulled up before 2 out
led to 7th, led 11th, jumped right and pecked 2 out, headed when fell last
tracked leader, led 7th to 11th, ridden after 2 out, weakening when left 2nd last
ISN'T THAT LUCKY may be able to get the better of Pacha D'Oudairies and Mister Watzisname. Mister Watzisname won a poor Grade 2 contest over hurdles in Ireland but still promised to be the type to make his mark over fences. He's kept good company but has been rather disappointing all the same and has plenty to prove although his yard is enjoying a decent run. It's interesting to see connections risk Pacha D'Oudairies' novice status at this stage of the season but their hand may have been forced as the handicapper appears to have his measure. He has the quality to be a major player but may be disadvantaged if the forecast rain arrives. Isn't That Lucky has contested three races won by outside Arkle fancies so faces a more realistic chance in this small field; he was disappointing at Ludlow last time but Isn't That Lucky may be worth another chance in a race that might not take too much winning.
Isn't That Lucky 7-2 (11-0) Soon in touch, went 2nd 7th, led 4 out, headed 3 out, weakened approaching last, lost 3rd last strides, 4th of 11, 15l behind Cornas (11-0) at Ludlow 2m beg chs (4) sft in Jan.
Kayceecee (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 9, 21l behind Cadoulitique (10-11) at Leicester 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Feb '08.
Mister Watzisname (IRE) 17-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, weakened 2 out, 4th of 7, 23l behind Razor Royale (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f beg chs (4) gs in Feb.
Pacha D'Oudairies (FR) 4-1fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, some headway approaching 3 out, never in contention, not fluent last, 10th of 16, 14l behind Mirage Dore (10-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Oct.
