There wouldn’t be a lot between this pair on the form book but STORMIN CROSSGALES beat a subsequent dual winner on his chasing debut at Wincanton and may have a bit more scope than course and distance winner Great Heart’jac, who is also penalised.
Stormin Crossgales (IRE) 11-8fav (10-12) Made all, hard pressed 3 out, ridden and went few lengths clear last, stayed on well flat, always in control, won at Wincanton 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov beating Cap Du Mathan (11-8) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Great Heart'Jac (FR) 4-7fav (11-2) Chased leader, challenged on bit from 2 out, led approaching last, hard held, won at Leicester 2m hcp (4) gd in Feb beating File Illico (11-8) by 3 1/2l, 3 ran.
