Artic Reason held up, mistake 6th, headway 11th, led approaching 4 out, clear 3 out, pushed out flat

Gallik Dawn held up, headway approaching 7th, chased winner approaching 3 out, no impression

Darina´s Boy held up, short-lived effort approaching 14th, left modest 3rd approaching last

Gumley Gale in rear, mistake 7th, pushed along after 9th, lost touch from 13th

Roger´s Accordion led to 4th, chased leader, mistake 9th, led after 13th until approaching 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out, 3rd when pulled up lame before last

Opium Du Bois jumped right, chased leader, led 4th, hung right and headed after 13th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out

Left Hand Drive held up in touch, lost place 9th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up after 12th

Only a few of these were demonstrably in the form to figure in a handicap chase at present so this was probably not a strong contest, an impression underlined by the fact that ARTIC REASON could win as he did from 16lb out of the handicap, leading approaching four out and coming clear for an authoritative victory with the rest well strung out. The good gallop clearly suited him, and though he was out of the weights, he had some form from his younger days which gave him every chance here.

Lucy Horner got a good tune out of a character who has looked decidedly quirky in the past and may have been the key to him. The partnership are well worth a chance to confirm this was no flash in the pan.

Gumley Gale is not renowned for his consistency and followed is recent course win with a poor effort, while Opium Du Bois spoilt his chance by tending to jump to the right.

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