Reverse paces up and outguns Venturemore

Walthamstow Report 18 Oct 2007

Thursday's was mainly an average graded card.

Jo Jo Anne was sent off 6/4 in the opening A9, despite a 1/15 record. She was quickly into her stride and she made all. She won by a diminishing length as her stride shortened on the run in. Annies Romeo kept on for second.

The H1 event wasn't one of the better hurdles run recently. Winkys Don led, but had his heels clipped at the second bend. Four Minutes and Wol took over on the run to the 3rd bend. Winkys Don screwed up on the run in and Wol won it on the run to the line by two heads.

There was a pile up in the A8 at the second bend and Droopys Attracta got a very clear run and led from the second bend. Tadgells Emily caused most of the trouble by moving off at the second bend. Droopys Delia ran wide at the 4th bend and stayed on for second.

Lockdale Prince made most of the running and won the S3. Droopys Jackay came to win the race at the 5th bend and dwelt on the run in and threw the race away. Ellies Angel was another to show plenty of neck action.

Jumokee Prince led round in the P7, but was outpaced by Blackey Said So going into the 3rd bend. Blackey Said So went on to score and ran well after colliding with Scorpio Skippy at the start. Scorpio Skippy eased at a few bends afterwards. Megusta Manners stayed on for second. Blackey Said So should be able to win a few more soon.

In a field of modest starters in the A7, Trailer Dawn made the most of his rails draw. She showed just about the best early pace and made all. She ran out a decent winner. Beat Them George looked booked for second, but a bit of high tail action suggested that all was not well. Pyrotechnic was crowded at the first bend after a slow start, but nabbed second place near the line.

Josim Darkie showed decent early pace and led round in the A6. He appeared to cramp on the run in and was collared by Jo Junior. Allglaze Osgood had a dwell up on the run in. That's four in 7 races so far.

Swahv Zico led on the draw and made all in the A5. Westridge Faith turned close behind, but faded on the run in. So Said He moved off atthe first and kept on best of the rest for second.

Fabregas showed good pace and led up in the S1. He made all and held on from Droopys Boss, who turned close enough, but couldn't quite get on terms. The game I Dont Clare stuck on well on the rails and only was headed for second near the line. She may win one of the weaker S1 races soon.

Droopys Lotto broke modestly in the A4, but showed good pace to hit the front on the run to the first bend. Terry My Pal turned close behind and took over at the 3rd bend. This was Terry My Pal's 5th win from 22 starts. Droopys Lotto gamely stuck his neck out for second as Iona Prince challenged her on the run in.

Show Vision showed good early pace and made all in the A3. Blacknotblue finished a long second. Swhimascharl did not look too sound in behind.

Buckland Wally led round in the A2, but was run out of it close home by Adamant Laser. Not So Jolly was a bit disappointing in 3rd. He has not recaptured his best form.

Reverse Pace was a fair winner of a competitive A1. He paced up well and shut the door on the closing Venturemore at the 3rd bend. Venturemore looked to be travelling the better, but often seems to leave himself a little to do. This was win 9 from 29 for Reverse Pace.

Not A Trace started smartly and made all in the S3 finale. He held on by a head from the staying on Witches Petal. London Pride turned second, but seemed to take a bad stride at the last bend and he faded on the run in.

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