held up, headway 6th, chased leader 8th, led 4 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, one pace
held up, headway 4 out, ridden and kept on one pace
close up, left 2nd 4th, led 6th to 11th, soon weakened
led, fell 4th
prominent, left in lead after 4th, headed 6th, weakened 8th, pulled up after 9th
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
keen, held up, headway 11th, chased leader approaching 2 out, led soon after 2 out, soon clear
held up in touch, hampered 4th, weakened 11th, pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway to lead 11th, headed next, soon weakened
Golden Chimes has the form in the bag and can give weight away to his rivals including Enitsag and Lindsay. It generally pays to follow those with proven recent form in hunter chases, and so Golden Chimes is selected after his success at Catterick nine days ago. It was not the strongest of races but he quickened well when asked and with ground conditions in his favour, should make a bold bid to follow up here. Lindsay has the assistance in the saddle of Richard Burton, and could be interesting on his British debut, having been successful over fences in France. He will probably need the run though and more of a threat is likely to be Enitsag. Formerly with Martin Pipe, the five-year-old was disputing the lead at Sedgefield when coming down at the second last on his debut for Steve Flook, and if none the worse for that, can take a hand in the finish. Cantarinho was in action between the flags a fortnight ago so will be fit enough, but Golden Chimes will be handful to cope with and is the selection.
