led sole rival until 6th, not fluent 4 out, soon ridden, no impression when rider dropped whip before last
tracked sole rival, led 6th, mistake 3 out, clear before last, comfortably
CHASE THE WIND has had a stop-start career to date over fences and there would be nothing between him and sole rival Dragon's Den on their form over hurdles. However, the six-year-old's greater experience over the larger obstacles can see him come home in front with this trip looking on the sharp side for Chris Down's course winner.
Chase The Wind (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) With winner, blundered 6th, pushed along before 15th, ridden before 2 out, not fluent last, always well held, 2nd of 3, dist behind Call Me Vic (11-0) at Stratford 2m 7f (3) gd in Jun.
Dragon's Den (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, chased leaders when hit 3 out, ridden and one pace between last 2, stayed on to take 2nd flat, no impression with winner, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind After Eight Sivola (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
