held up in 3rd, went 2nd 4 out, soon closed, challenged 3 out, hit next, led between last 2, clear last, easily
led, set good pace and soon clear, reduced lead after 4 out, joined next, headed between last 2, finished tired, lost 2nd near finish
chased clear leader, stumbled 12th, pushed along after 13th, lost 2nd 4 out and soon outpaced, rallied to 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
Already a winner of four hunter chasers and in excellent form in point-to-points this year, DOUBLE MEAD shouldn't be troubled to extend her winning run despite giving 8lb to Annie Confidential, well beaten between the flags last time, and Topless who was tailed off on her latest start at Cheltenham and has never been completely reliable.
Double Mead 2-7 (10-7) Hdwy to ld aft 11; ro wl, won at Banwen Miners 3m ptp gd beating Lydstep Hills (11-0) by 5l, 4 ran.
Annie Confidential (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Led til hdd 14; wknd app 2 out, 5th of 11, 25l behind Port Melon (11-7) at Berkeley 3m ptp gs in Apr.
Topless (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Tracked leadees, went 2nd after 11th until 13th, mistake next, weakened 16th, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Mid Div And Creep (11-11) at Cheltenham 3m 1f mares hunt chs (4) gd.