tracked leader, led 5 out, kept on under pressure run-in
tracked leaders, chased winner before and hit 2 out, kept on and held towards finish
in rear, went 3rd from 3 out, weakened from 2 out
in touch, fell 3 out
led to 5 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and weakened soon after, tailed off
Chu Chu Percy won over 3m at Newcastle in November and has improved since stepped up in trip. He’s only 5lb higher but has still has to give a couple of pounds to TAILOR TOM (NAP), who came through strongly to get off the mark in a better race at Bangor – the latter’s yard is still firing on all cylinders. Aramist is still a maiden over timber and it’s a long time since he won on the Flat – there’s no real evidence to suggest he stays this far. Gogo Baloo had modest points form and was never a factor back under Rules at Wetherby on Boxing Day.
Chu Chu Percy 6-1 (12-2) Chased leaders, led 3 out, strongly challenged next, headed last, stayed on strongly to lead again close home, won at Newcastle 3m hcp (5) gd in Nov beating Bocasien Desbois (11-1) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Tailor Tom (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Led early, chased leaders on inside, not clear run and lost place after 3 out, stayed on approaching last, finished well to lead close home, won at Bangor 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Jan beating Arden Denis (11-9) by nk, 9 ran.
Gogo Baloo 16-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last, 6th of 9, 34 3/4l behind Petticoat Tails (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) sft in Dec.
Aramist (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden before 2 out, never dangerous, 5th of 11, 21 1/4l behind Buckle Street (11-12) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Dudette 250-1 (10-5) With leader until 6 out, soon weakened, tailed of and pulled up before 2 out, at Newcastle 2m 6f (2) sft in Dec.
