made all from sole rival, jumped well, drew clear after 3 out, easily
chased sole rival, mistake 2nd, not fluent 7th, challenged 8th until before 10th, hit 14th, jumped right next and 3 out, soon ridden and beaten, well held 2 out, jumped right last
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is this season’s aim for CHANTRY HOUSE having won Grade 1 novice chases at Cheltenham and Aintree last term. Nicky Henderson has trained three of the last four winners including the high-class pair Santini and Might Bite and his latest prospect should have the measure of The Big Breakaway. The latter is fitted with cheekpieces having pulled-up behind today’s rival at Aintree and falling at the last on his comeback at Newton Abbot.
Chantry House (IRE) 11-8fav (11-4) Chased leaders, not fluent 4 out, went 2nd before 3 out, ridden and 1 1/2 lengths down when left in clear lead and hampered 2 out, stayed on, won at Aintree 3m 1f (1) gs in Apr beating Shan Blue (11-4) by 32l, 7 ran.
The Big Breakaway (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, moved into second 10th, pushed along before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression when fell last, at Newton Abbot 2m 5f (2) gs in Oct.
