tracked rival, not fluent 9th, closed 13th, led after next, 5 lengths up when hit 3 out, mistake next, joined approaching last, in command towards finish, all out close home
led, reminder and headed after 14th, 5 lengths off winner 3 out, closed 2 out, every chance last, held towards finish, stayed on close home
SPRING MOON ran his best race so far over C&D earlier this month and could edge this match. He has a chasing pedigree so should improve as he gains experience over fences and is less exposed than winning hurdler Mumbles Pier, though it would still be no great surprise if Peter Bowen's gelding came out on top if his jumping proved up to scratch.
Mumbles Pier (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) In touch, joined leader when mistake 6th, lost place and ridden after 4 out, chased leading pair under pressure before 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 11, 19l behind Mohanad (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf.
Spring Moon (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Tracked leader, led 12th, ridden and head narrowly 2 out, one pace flat, 2nd of 3, 6l behind Persian Run (11-5) at Exeter 3m beg chs (4) gf.
