towards rear, ridden 4 out, one-paced in 5th when fell last
in touch, chsng leaders 7th, ridden 4 out, kept on from 2 out, went 2nd close home
mid-division, ridden 4 out, weakened from 3 out
in rear, ridden 4 out, never troubled leaders
mid-division, pushed along and headway to chase leaders approaching 8th, weakened approaching 2 out
led, headed after 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, hard ridden to lead again flat, kept on
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 9th, led after 4 out, ridden and blundered 3 out, headed flat, not quicken
tracked leaders, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, in 4th when weakening when fell last
tracked leader, hit 2nd, blundered 5th, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
Canadiane has progressed well over fences of late and was particularly impressive when a wide margin winner at Hereford earlier in the month. Martin Pipe's charge should continue to improve and will be hard to beat at this level. Pauntley Gofa has struggled since landing a hurdles event in November and his jumping left plenty to be desired on his recent chase debut while Deferlant lost his way over timber last term and has something to prove on his chasing bow on his return.