led, mistake 5th, headed 8th, led again 10th, made rest, ridden 2 out, held on well flat
with leader, led 8th to 10th, ridden 6 out, hung right and weakened 4 out, behind when fell last
held up, blundered 11th, soon behind
tracked leaders, pushed along 5 out, brief effort after next, no impression
towards rear, pushed along 9th, soon behind
held up in rear, headway halfway, effort 5 out, ridden and one pace from 3 out
held up in touch, headway approaching 4 out, went 2nd next, driven and effort approaching last, one pace under pressure flat
Diceman has done very little wrong in three chase efforts, and the trip and the trip and going should be ideal for him. Ferrets Hill should be better than he has so far shown so is opposable on that basis. Pendle Hill's chasing form is comparable to Diceman's and, theoretically, they should finish close together. Shining Thyne has the ability to win a novice chase but might find Diceman and Pendle Hill a little too strong. On the face of things, one of those two should win, with Diceman getting the nod. You're Special, twice a winner over hurdles, including here, is interesting but, overall, opposable on his chasing debut.
