jumped right, led until 9th, led after next, headed narrowly 2 out, held flat
handy on outside, led 9th, headed after next, led narrowly 2 out, holding 2nd flat, stayed on
took keen hold, prominent, lost place 1t1h, struggling 13th, well beaten when mistake 4 out
held up, well beaten after 15th, fell 4 out
held up, took keen hold, closed 5th, well beaten 3rd 4 out, weakened next
Minella Rocco landed a first chasing success since 2016 when hunting down Kashmir Peak at Warwick to eventually score with something in hand. The value of the form is hard to assess but the presence of top Irish amateur, Derek O'Connor on his back is a significant booking. He may well improve again having found the winning habit but HAZEL HILL (NAP) is 5-5 under Rules, 12-17 between the flags and is the reigning Foxhunter Chase champion at the Cheltenham Festival, all of which makes him hard to oppose despite the concession of 4lb to his main rival. The remaining trio have a great deal to find to trouble the 'big two.'
Hazel Hill (IRE) 4-11fav (12-0) Hdwy 9; led aft 2 out; comf, won at Sheriff Hutton 3m sft in Jan beating Rocklander (12-0) by 15l, 6 ran.
Minella Rocco (IRE) Evensjfav (11-12) With leader until before 3rd, 2nd after until left in lead 9th, headed before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, closed last, led flat, soon clear, won at Warwick 3m (6) sft in Jan beating Kashmir Peak (11-12) by 7 1/2l, 4 ran.
Thyne For Gold (IRE) 6-4 (12-5) (h) led 15 til hdd app last; no ex cl home, last of 2, nk behind Big Georgie (12-5) at Revesby Park 3m gs in Jan.
Shantou Prince (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) (tt) hdwy 12; jnd ldrs app 3 out; wknd last, 3rd of 9, 17 3/4l behind Smoke Man (12-0) at Sheriff Hutton 3m sft in Jan.
Craggaknock 7-1 (12-0) In tch til outpcd 3 out, 5th of 8, 16l behind Path To Freedom (12-0) at Sheriff Hutton 3m gd in Mar.
