Best Lover (FR) 22-1 (10-11) Held up, chased leading pair before 3rd, slightly outpaced 2 out, rallied to lead last, stayed on well, won at Hexham 2m nov chs (3) hvy in Nov beating Glenwood Knight (11-0) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Glenwood Knight (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Left in lead 1st, made most after until ridden and headed last, stayed on same pace flat, 2nd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Best Lover (10-11) at Hexham 2m nov chs (3) hvy in Nov.
Only The Best 11-4 (10-12) In rear, headway approaching 13th, pushed along approaching 15th, hit 3 out, one pace and no impression from next, 4th of 8, 18l behind Club Class (10-5) at Hexham 3m 1f nov chs (3) hvy in Nov.
Moorlands Teri 6-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, jumped slowly 1st, chased winner approaching 11th until 4 out, well held 3rd from next, 3rd of 7, 20l behind Predictive (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f beg chs (4) sft in Nov.
