led to 13th, chased winner until ridden and outpaced 2 out, weakened flat
chased leaders, led before 13th to next, soon outpaced, weakened from 3 out
always behind, struggling 14th, soon tailed off
mid-division, struggling 12th, behind when pulled up before next
in touch when blundered and unseated rider 9th
chased leaders, lost place 6th, headway under pressure 4 out, stayed on to go 2nd after last, no chance with winner
in touch on outside, outpaced 4 out, no impression from next
tracked leader, led 14th, clear 2 out, driven and stayed on well, easily
soon well detached in rear, tailed off from halfway
mid-division, headway 13th, ridden and stayed on under pressure from last, went 3rd near finish, no impression
behind when blundered and unseated rider 8th
Tynedale should be good enough to win this Hunters Chase and is give the tentative nod with both Eskimo Jack and Hip Pocket worth noting. The selection unseated his rider on his latest run under rules but has been in great form between the flags of late to warrant respect. His jumping may well be an issue but if putting in a clear round and showing his true colours he is one to stay on the right side of. Eskimo Jack has run with credit in similar races this spring. He generally comes good at this time of year and has run well on all types of going so should be noted. As should Hip Pocket who was good enough to land a Hunters Chase at Cheltenham last time out when getting the better of hot favourite Gallick Dawn. He stays well and will be doing all his best work late on. But for the winner we return to Tynedale.
Eskimo Jack (IRE) 13-8fav (12-2) With leader, led 3rd, clear 2 out, rider dropped whip and headed flat, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Lord Who (12-0) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (6) hvy.
Hip Pocket (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 13th, went 4th 23rd, left 2nd 4 out, soon ridden, challenged last, led flat, stayed on strongly, won at Cheltenham 4m 1f hts chs (4) gd beating Gallik Dawn (12-0) by 3l, 14 ran.
Finest of Men 7-2 (11-0) In tch til outpcd 14, 3rd of 4, 15l behind Granoski Gala (10-7) at Mosshouses 3m ptp gd.
Fresh Love (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Prom to 12, 7th of 8, 30l behind Proud Andees (12-0) at Tabley 3m ptp gd.
General Grey (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up; hdwy 13; led 4 out; clr app 2 out; comf, won at Tabley 3m ptp gd beating Smokey Mountain (11-7) by 12l, 7 ran.
Jupiter's Fancy 11-2 (11-4) Close up, led 3 out, stayed on strongly from next, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hts chs (6) gf beating Humbel Origins (11-9) by 4l, 10 ran.
Monte Cristo (FR) 13-2 (11-7) In touch, dropped rear 7th, outpaced from 9th, 6th of 10, 19l behind Jupiter's Fancy (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hts chs (6) gf.
Proud Andees (IRE) 11-10fav (12-0) Trckd ldrs; led last; rdn out, won at Tabley 3m ptp gd beating Clear The Line (12-3) by 5l, 8 ran.
Trooper 100-1 (11-7) Tailed off from 8th, 9th of 14, well behind Hip Pocket (11-7) at Cheltenham 4m 1f hts chs (4) gd.
Tynedale (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Held up & bhnd; gd prog 3 out; drvn to ld nr fin, won at Hexham Points 3m ptp gd beating Floritchel (11-0) by 1l, 7 ran.
My Wee Woman 11-4fav (11-12) A in tch; led 11; qcknd clr 4 out; stayed on wl, won at Hutton Rudby 3m ptp sft in Mar beating Nectar De Guye (12-5) by 12l, 14 ran.
Sir Alf 2-5fav (12-7) Held up; cl 2nd 13; qcknd to ld aft 4 out; clr nxt; r.o wl, won at Mordon 3m ptp gf beating Abandon Ship (12-4) by 6l, 3 ran.
