led, headed 7th, stayed prominent, mistake 3 out, weakened approaching 2nd last
held up, headway 14th, mistake 15th, chased leaders, ridden and led last, all out
held up towards rear, hampered 4th, progress 11th, soon weakened
in touch, blundered and unseated rider 4th
tracked leader, led 7th, ridden and headed last, weakened flat
mid-division, behind when pulled up before last
held up in touch, mistake 12th, soon behind
This looks a competitive hunter chase, with three course winners on show. Corston Joker, formerly a useful chaser, has been in good form between the flags and will have his followers with Andrew Sansom on board, but preference is for his stablemate Spring Gale. Second in this event last year behind Noyan, he should find tonight's company more to his liking.