held up and keen, headway and jumped right 12th, soon ridden, weakened 2 out
in touch, headway 4th, led after 4 out, clear last, ridden out
in touch, mistake 2nd, lost place after next, tailed off from 9th
always behind, struggling from 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
jumped right, led approaching 4th, mistake 10th, ridden and headed after 4 out, weakened approaching last
led to 2nd, stayed prominent, hit 4th, ridden approaching 4 out, 5 lengths down in 3rd when ran out 2 out
led 2nd, headed approaching 4th, close 4th when slightly hampered and fell 6th
Jumping will obviously be a key factor in this beginners' chase and with that in mind, Another Chance is given just that, with Glenhaven Boy, Gallik Dawn and Pete The Painter others to consider. The latter has been plying his trade between the flags, but is sure to have been well schooled over these regulation fences and may run well. However, we prefer the claims of Another Chance, a winner twice over hurdles in the past, and who lines up on the back of five outings over fences already. Second over three miles at Musselburgh in February, today's trip is more his optimum, and with experience on his side as well, Malcolm Jefferson's charge can register a first success over the bigger obstacles. Glenhaven Boy was a faller on his chase debut here recently and it remains to be seen whether that will have knocked his confidence. Gallic Dawn was flattered by his proximity to the winner at Southwell last time but at least showed resolution to stay on and will no doubt do the same here. He then can provide the main danger to Another Chance who has the credentials to oblige.
