mid-division, mistake 6th, soon behind, tailed off
led to 4th, led again approaching 8th, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, weakened 2 out
always in touch on outside, led approaching 4 out comfortably
always in touch, not fluent 7th, one pace from 3 out
always in rear, never a danger
held up, headway 6th, chased leader 9th, jumped right 4 out, went 2nd again 2 out, no impression
keen, headway to lead 4th, headed approaching 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when jumped right 3 out and 2 out
not fluent in rear, lost touch 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
Chilling Place gets the nomination here with Preacher Boy and Waltzing Beau rating the main dangers. The selection has plenty in hand of these on hurdles ratings and although he has been well beaten of late that has come in much better races. This looks easier and under conditions that suit he need only put in a clear round to score. Preacher Boy rates the main danger on his second behind Halcyon Genaladais but he has since took a crashing fall at the Festival and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Waltzing Beau is another worthy of respect as he won with plenty in hand when beating Terevic last time out. However this looks tougher and he will need to improve again to defy his penalty. Of the remainder Idole First has the ability to go close but has been let down by his jumping of late so can not be put forward with any confidence and with this in mind for the winner we return to Chilling Place.
Idole First (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders until ridden and lost place from 6th, struggling from 12th, 11th of 18, well behind Reveillez (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hcp chs (1) gd in Mar.
Preacher Boy 33-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, hit 2nd, mistake 9th, weakened 11th, well behind when fell 4 out in race won by Reveillez (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hcp chs (1) gd in Mar, 18 ran.
Chilling Place (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Always behind, 12th of 18, well behind Reveillez (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hcp chs (1) gd in Mar.
Waltzing Beau 7-1 (10-3) Held up, headway 3 out, switched right 2 out, soon led on bit, easily, won at Towcester 2m 3f nov chs (3) hvy in Mar beating Terivic (11-6) by 16l, 5 ran.
Jonanaud 25-1 (11-5) Chased leaders until 2nd, reminders from 4th, headway after 5th, outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on again flat, 6th of 7, 16l behind Amanpuri (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Feb.
Le Rochelais (FR) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway after 5th, kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 11, 20l behind Bak To Bill (10-4) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Mar.
Glenkill (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Held up, weakened after 9th, 7th of 10, 47l behind Cossack Dancer (11-2) at Ludlow 2m beg chs (4) gd in Mar.
Lincoln Leader (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Behind, blundered 2nd, lost touch after 6th, 8th of 10, well behind Cossack Dancer (11-2) at Ludlow 2m beg chs (4) gd in Mar.
