made most to 7th, pressed leader, outpaced after 5 out, soon lost place, weakened before next, tailed off
went right start, tracked leaders, pecked 3rd, effort to chase leader briefly after 5 out, soon outpaced in 3rd, ridden and no chance with front pair from 3 out
tracked leaders, headway into 2nd before 4 out, soon challenged, every chance when not fluent 2 out, ridden between last 2, stayed on to lead narrowly near finish
with leader, led 7th, pressed from 4 out, ridden between last 2, edged left flat, kept on, headed narrowly near finish
Cadeau George and Kaki De La Pree are both interesting recruits to the chasing game although both do have absences to overcome. Both are trained by former Nicky Henderson assistants and it's the latter who should prove the better of the pair if hurdles' ratings are anything to go by. Return Spring was soon beaten on his debut over fences and needs to progress from that and HIGHLAND RETREAT (NAP) is taken to outpoint the aforementioned trio. She was rather disappointing on her return to action at Cheltenham but Harry Fry has stated that he expects her to come on considerably for the run. If that's the case, she'll prove a tough nut to crack as she was very talented over timber and receives 7lb from the others.
Cadeau George 20-1 (11-7) Led until 8th, weakened after 3 out, 14th of 19, well behind Tinker Time (11-2) at Cheltenham 3m nov hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
Kaki De La Pree (FR) 11-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, headway to lead 3 out, headed before last, one pace, 2nd of 9, 12l behind Toubeera (11-1) at Haydock 3m nov hdl G2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Return Spring (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Tracked winner until 8th and again from 10th, pushed along 4 out, 4th and one pace 3 out, no extra next, went 3rd flat, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Carole's Destrier (11-1) at Exeter 3m nov chs (2) gs.
Highland Retreat 10-11fav (10-7) Tracked leader, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, ridden and beaten when lost 3rd flat, 4th of 5, 18l behind The Romford Pele (11-8) at Cheltenham 3m nov chs (2) gd in Oct.
