Scotsbrook Cloud has won five times over hurdles but his jumping of the larger obstacles leaves something to be desired and he'll need to brush up his technique if he's to make his mark in chases. Non Dom is an interesting runner as he's better than he's shown over hurdles this season and Hughie Morrison's stable has been in good form on the Flat. But the one to beat must be FLAMING GORGE, who made a bold bid to give weight to subsequent Cheltenham winner Hunt Ball at Wincanton in February and faces nothing of his calibre here.
Autumn Haze 14-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, took keen hold, every chance approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace before last, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Noble Legend (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m beg chase (4) gd in Mar.
Flaming Gorge (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leader until 6th, led after 4 out, ridden next, headed last, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Hunt Ball (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Feb.
Mister Twirley (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Led until 1st, last when mistake next, behind from 5th, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Domtaline (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd.
Moscow Mule 100-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, tailed off 10th, behind when fell last, in a race won by Quentin Collonges (10-9) at Doncaster 3m beg chase (4) gd in Feb, 8 ran.
Non Dom (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 5th, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Star Of Angels (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Jan.
Ronnie Ronalde (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd 6th, pushed left 4 out, lost 2nd 3 out, went left last, stayed on flat to press for 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Easter Meteor (11-7) at Exeter 2m 3f nov chs (4) gd.
Scotsbrook Cloud 10-1 (10-12) Not fluent, always in rear, tailed off, 4th of 5, 29l behind Rhum (10-12) at Ffos Las 3m nov chs (4) gd.
Shindig 4-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway 3 out, weakened last, 10th of 14, 16l behind Emirates World (11-2) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sep '10.
