held up in rear, ridden after 9th, soon some headway 4 out, weakened after next
held up, headway to chase leaders 7th, ridden and weakened 3 out
held up, ridden 9th, pulled up before 11th
chased leaders, ridden to challenge, 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, chased leader 11th, led approaching 2 out, ridden clear
led clear 10th, headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, behind 5th, pulled up before 11th
chased leader until 11th, mistakes, weakened 3 out
toward rear, behind 10th, pulled up before 12th
close up, not jumped well, lost place 7th, soon tailed off, weakened 4 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
This looks a decent hunter chase with the likes of Derrintogher Yank, Cornish Gale and Royal Snoopy in opposition but the vote goes to Find Me Another, who is taken to reverse earlier form with Coolefind. The last mentioned won a similar contest over course and distance earlier this month but that turned into something of a sprint and, with a stronger pace more likely tonight, Find Me Another can reverse that form. Aintree winner Honest Yer Honour again has the assistance of the very capable Richard Burton in the saddle and has to be respected along with the enigmatic Royal Snoopy. The latter still takes too many chances at his fences to be given serious consideration though and of more interest may be Derrintogher Yank, who has been a shade unfortunate in recent outings. Cape Stormer is another to consider along with the one time useful Cornish Gale, who clearly still retains ability, but Find Me Another is relatively unexposed and gets the vote to win a competitive contest.
Cornish Gale (IRE) 15-8fav (12-4) Held up, headway 8th, led 3 out, ridden and headed approaching next, one pace, 2nd of 8, 9l behind No Retreat (12-0) at Bangor 3m hts chs (H) gd.
Find Me Another (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Prominent, led 15th, ridden after 3 out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Coolefind (12-4) at Huntingdon 3m hts chs (H) gf.
Royal Snoopy (IRE) 6-5fav (11-7) Chased leader, led 8th, ridden and clear approaching 2 out, kept on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hts chs (H) gf beating Teeton Priceless (11-4) by 4l, 5 ran.
Gaiac (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division when brought down at the 8th in race won by Silence Reigns (12-4) at Stratford 2m 1f hts chs (H) gd, 20 ran.
Cape Stormer (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Led to 15th, ridden after 3 out, close 3rd when mistake last, weakened flat, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Coolefind (12-4) at Huntingdon 3m hts chs (H) gf.
Coolefind (IRE) 5-2 (12-4) Held up pulling hard, headway 14th, joined leader after 3 out, hit 2 out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Huntingdon 3m hts chs (H) gf beating Find Me Another (11-11) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Honest Yer Honour (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway 7th, went 2nd approaching 3 out, led approaching last, ran on well, won at Aintree 3m 1f nov hts chs (H) gd beating Chabrimal Minster (11-7) by 2l, 8 ran.
Derrintogher Yank (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) Led until fell at the 9th in race won by Tales Of Bounty (10-10) at Stratford 3m ldy hts chs (H) sft, 9 ran.
