behind, in rear and not dangerous when left poor 3rd 2 out
prominent, led 2nd to 4th, in touch until weakened rapidly 10th, pulled up before 12th
prominent, led 6th to 10th, ridden and lost touch from 3 out
held up towards rear, slow jump 10th, headway next, not fluent 12th, joined leader and every chance when fell 2 out
led 1st, tracked leader until hit 9th, soon one pace, left 2nd 2 out, stayed on
Le Duc, Polar Red and Noisetine look the ones to concentrate on in this novices chase and the confident vote goes to Le Duc. The gelding from the Paul Nicholls yard would have finished a lot closer to Thgisthatandtother but for a mistake four out and if his jumping holds up he will be hard to beat. Polar Red was a good second behind Lilum De Cote last time but that form has since been let down so for that reason he is opposed.. Noisetine is also worthy of respect he was a fair second behind Madge Carroll last time but although he travelled well he found little off the bridle so the confident vote goes to Le Duc.