chased leader to 3rd, mistake 6th, behind when hampered 8th
held up, ridden 7th, hampered next, never troubled leaders
took keen hold, chased leader 3rd, led after 3 out, jumped right 2 out, ridden out
led, ridden and mistake 3 out, soon headed, weakened last
always behind
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, disputing 4th when fell 8th
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next
in touch, disputing 4th when fell 8th
behind, mistake 2nd, hampered 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
in touch, blundered and unseated rider 2nd
A competitive hunter chase gets Proceedings under way. Sol Music, Alpha Romana and Sursum Corda are all sure to have there supporters but we prefer to take a chance on the enigmatic Irbee. The gelding from the bang in form Paul Nicholls yard goes particularly well for Charlotte Tizard and with conditions again in his favour he will be hard to beat. Sol Music was behind Irbee last time out but is eight pounds better in here for a six length beating. Alpha Romana won well at Cheltenham last time out but this is more competitive. Sursum Corda is a shadow of his former self but at least he has conditions in his favour. Of the remainder City Gent has a leading amateur onboard and he could run well at a big price.