In touch, went 2nd 13th, ridden approaching last, stayed on under pressure to lead flat
track leader, led 5th to 8th, soon behind, tailed off from 4 out
always behind, tailed off from 4 out.
in touch, chased leader 8th, lost place 13th, ridden 3 out, soon outpaced
behind, kept on well from 3 out, never nearer
mistakes in mid-division, lost place 14th, soon tailed off
led to 5th, track leader, led again 8th, not fluent last, soon ridden, headed no extra flat
not jumped well, soon tailed off, pulled up before 12th
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
Silver Streak lost no caste in defeat behind subsequent Cheltenham winner Mister Friday at Market Rasen when last seen in a hunter chase and is taken to gain compensation here at the main expense of Monty's Quest and Dun Rose. The selection has had a confidence boosting success in a point-to-point since that run at Market Rasen and a reproduction of the form shown at the Lincolnshire venue should suffice. Red Rampage is capable on his day but has disappointed of late and of more interest may be recent Kelso winner Dun Rose. Slaney Native would have solid claims on the pick of his Irish form but has lost his way in the last couple of years and is probably best watched at present, while Kilcaskin Gold has more to do than when winning a weak point-to-point last time. Monty's Quest was good value for his defeat of Mr Mahdlo at Kelso last time and has to be respected but Silver Streak has the best recent form on offer and he gets the vote.
Red Rampage 9-1 In touch, led 5 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened flat, 6th of 15, 7l behind Sir Frosty at Perth 3m 7f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gs.
Who Dares Wins 10-1 Behind from halfway, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Mr Mahdlo at Sedgefield 3m 3f hts chs (H) sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Kilcaskin Gold (IRE) Evensfav won at Corbridge 3m ptp gd beating Wedger's Way by 5l, 4 ran.
Lucky Master (IRE) 12-1 Mistake 2nd, always behind, tailed off from 4 out, 6th of 12, well behind Mr Mahdlo at Sedgefield 3m 3f hts chs (H) sft in Mar.
Silver Streak (IRE) 4-1 Raced keenly, held up, tracked leader 11th, challenged 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Mister Friday at Market Rasen 3m 1f hts chs (H) gd.
Slaney Native (IRE) 5-1 won at Whittington 3m ptp gd in Mar beating San Francisco by 16l, 5 ran.
Dun Rose 7-1 Made all, raced keenly, jumped right throughout, ridden last, held on towards finish, won at Kelso 3m 1f mdn hts chs (H) gs beating Starbuck by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Monty's Quest (IRE) 10-1 Mistake 1st, tracked leaders, challenged 10th, led 13th, drew clear approaching last, ridden and stayed on strongly, won at Kelso 3m 1f hts chs (H) gs beating Mr Mahdlo by 20l, 11 ran.
