in touch, hampered and left in lead 8th, jumped right from 11th, ridden and soon headed approaching 2 out, eased when beaten
led until fell 8th
jumped right, with leaders, not fluent 2nd, mistake 10th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, hampered and left 2nd 8th, ridden to lead 2 out, soon clear, stayed on
Lost The Plot made an encouraging chase debut behind the potentially useful Samon at Fontwell last month and has to be respected but this looks a virtual match between Miss Cool and Jaboune with narrow preference for the latter, who has proven form over fences. Miss Cool is an interesting recruit to the novice chasing ranks having shown progressive form over hurdles last term, culminating in a creditable third behind Blue Ride in a valuable event at Cheltenham. However, her lack of chasing experience may cost Martin Pipe's mare and, having already won twice over the larger obstacles, Jaboune looks the one to be on. Alan King's gelding was of a similar level of ability to the Pipe mare over hurdles but looks at least as good over fences judged by wins at Hereford and Fakenham. He is taken to defy a penalty. Highcroft Boy, from the Philip Hobbs stable, looks the best of the remainder.
