led, clear from 3rd, headed next, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakening when fell next
chased leaders, lost place after 9th, soon tailed off
held up, headway 12th, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened last
chased leaders, lost place after 9th, soon tailed off
held up, headway 13th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden approaching 13th, weakening when blundered badly 4 out, soon pulled up
headway 12th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on to lead close home
with clear leader, led 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, headed and no extra close home
Coole Venture has been in good form between the flags recently and is taken to continue winning ways back in hunter chase-company at the main expense of Jemaro, Wandering Light and Pennyahei. The selection is less exposed than most at the age of nine and, if taking to the regulation fences, should be too good for his rivals. Ludlow winner Jemaro disappointed on his next start but looked to be back to his best when winning at point-to-point on his most recent start and has to be respected. Multiple point winners Wandering Light and Pennyahei are others to consider but we are happy to stick with Coole Venture, who gets the vote.