Not the most competitive of novice chases and Good Company is nominated to overcome the challenge of his main rival Flying Falcon. Jonjo O'Neills' horses have hinted that a resumption of the steady stream of winners that we associate with the yard might not be far away and Good Company is another that can continue the yards resurgence. He appeared a horse of some promise for Christy Roche and made a start to his chasing career in January when the O'Neill yard were enduring their winless spell. Good Company bounced back at Bangor last time, beating a 109 rated rival and could possess too much class if progressing again from that Bangor win. Flying Falcon belatedly opened his chasing account at Chepstow recently. Strictly on ratings he has the beating of Good Company. The manner of his Chepstow victory suggested he needs a trip and while he will relish the conditions, he may be vulnerable against Good Company. It appears a match and Good Company is selected over Flying Falcon.
Flying Falcon 11-4fav (11-0) In touch, hit 7th, headway after 11th, went 2nd 3 out, led after 2 out, stayed on strongly, won at Chepstow 2m 3f beg chs (4) gs in Feb beating Vitray (11-0) by 13l, 16 ran.
Good Company (IRE) 6-4fav (11-0) Held up in touch, effort 4 out, led last, pushed out flat, won at Bangor 2m 1f beg chs (4) gd beating Back Among Friends (11-0) by 2l, 5 ran.
Dunbell Boy (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up at the 10th in race won by Flying Falcon (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 3f beg chs (4) gs in Feb, 16 ran.
Extra Bold 9-2jt-fav (10-13) Mid-division, headway when mistake 9th, soon weakened, 6th of 14, well behind Tosula (10-0) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Dec.
Istron Bay 50-1 (11-3) Mid-division, mistake 6th, soon weakened, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Shining Gale (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Spitfire Bob (USA) 80-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened after 11th, 6th of 8, well behind Gold Medallist (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f nov chs (3) gd in Feb.
Silver Sister 7-2 (10-0) Held up in rear, hit 5th, behind from 8th, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Josear (10-11) at Hereford 2m nov chs (4) gd in Feb.
