tracked leader, led 2nd, not fluent 6th, clear from before 6 out, unchallenged
led to 2nd, soon in rear, struggling from 7th, soon tailed off, left remote 2nd from 5 out
tracked leaders in 3rd and in rear, went 2nd before 3rd, well behind in 2nd place when fell 6 out
MIGHT BITE would have easily won the Grade 1 Kauto Star Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day had he got over the last. The eventual winner has franked the form since and Nicky Henderson’s novice is among the ante-post favourites for next month’s RSA Chase - he should be capable of giving 6lb to Ma du Fou if the fences don’t get in the way. Warren Greatrex’ charge has shown promise in all three starts over the larger obstacles but is up against a very smart novice here. Gorran Haven will be trying to complete in his own time.
Might Bite (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Went left 1st, led briefly approaching 2nd, chased leader, led again 9th, clear 14th, went left 2 out, 10 lengths ahead and going strongly when fell last, at Kempton 3m (1) gd in Dec.
Gorran Haven (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Raced keenly and wide, led until 2nd, chased leader until approaching 7th, chased leaders, weakened 12th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up soon after, at Lingfield 2m 7f (4) hvy in Jan.
Ma du Fou (FR) 3-1 (10-12) Prominent on outside, not fluent 2nd, lost place when jumped left next, one pace and no impression 3 out, kept on flat, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Querry Horse (10-7) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Jan.
