led, headed 4 out, chased winner until 2 out, rallied flat to regain 2nd
close 3rd, effort to chase winner 2 out, ridden and no impression flat, lost 2nd near finish
tracked leader, led 4 out, made rest, edged left flat
The reliable and consistent ARDNACLANCY had Abragante six lengths back in third and Aggie's Lad a further 20 lengths behind in fourth when runner-up to shock winner Thunder Hawk at Hexham last time and there doesn't appear any reason to suggest a reversal of the form.
Ardnaclancy (IRE) 7-4fav (12-3) Tracked leader, led 15th, headed 4 out, led last, soon headed, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Thunder Hawk (11-11) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd.
Abragante (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, challenged approaching 3 out, every chance last, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Thunder Hawk (11-11) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd.
Aggie's lad (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, headway 4th, close 4th 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 11, 27l behind Thunder Hawk (11-11) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd.
