jumped left at times, tracked leader, led 11th, not fluent 14th, clear 3 out, easily
jumped right at times, led, headed 11th, ridden after 14th, mistake 4 out, soon beaten, well held 2 out
jumped right and slow at times, always last, losing touch 5th, well behind from 10th
Useful hurdler Dueling Banjos fell at the first on his chasing bow at Ascot and may need a confidence-booster. CHAMPERS ON ICE was a smart novice hurdler last season, finishing third in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham in March. He’s already won a point-to-point and could take high rank among this season’s novice chasers if translating his form to the larger obstacles. Have A Go Hero was a dual winner between the flags in Ireland so should have a future under Rules, though this looks a tough start.
Champers On Ice (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, not fluent 7th, went 2nd when not fluent 9th, challenged 3 out, every chance last, held by front pair and stayed on same pace final 75 yards, 3rd of 19, 2 3/4l behind Unowhatimeanharry (11-5) at Cheltenham 3m (1) gd in Mar.
Dueling Banjos 10-1 (11-8) Slight lead until fell 1st, at Ascot 3m hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Have A Go Hero (IRE) 4-1 (12-1) Ld/disp, ld 1/2way, hdd 2out, drpd to 3rd sn aftr 2out, no dngr to wnr well bef last, no ex run-in, 3rd of 9, 8 1/2l behind Sizing Chile (12-1) at Monksgrange 3m Yielding - Soft in Mar.
