tracked leader until 9th, behind from 12th
in touch until 9th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 2 out
held up in touch, headway 9th, hit 4 out, led 2 out, kept on well
in touch until 8th, soon tailed off
lead, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and headed, weakened last
A small field goes to post for this novices chase and it looks a straight forward opportunity for the Martin Pipe trained Miss Cool. The mare was much better than her rivals was much better than all her rivals over hurdles and she would have won her first chase but for falling when clear. She is sure to have been well schooled since and if she completes the course she will be hard to beat. If anything were to go wrong with Miss Cool Quiet Water looks the one most likely to benefit. The mare from the Phillip Hobbs yard was a handicap hurdle winner under similar conditions and is she takes to fences she will not be far away. Of the remainder Keitho and Lord Of The Bride are from top yards but they may come on for the experience.