with leader, led 2 out, hard pressed, held on towards finish
tracked leaders in 3rd, blundered and unseated rider 3rd
led, headed 2 out, every chance last, held towards finish
PLUS JAMAIS has only won once in 14 starts over fences but has been in very good form on testing ground over hurdles. He's generally consistent against better opposition than this over the bigger obstacles and should have the edge over Whiskey Chaser. Donald McCain's charge was in cracking form at this time a year ago so could be a spring horse though he's been disappointing subsequently and was beaten a very long way when runner-up at Uttoxeter last time. Mossies Well made a successful chasing debut over the minimum at Hexham in November but has failed to build on that since tackling longer trips.
Plus Jamais (FR) 9-4fav (11-6) Always prominent, led 3 out, ridden clear after next, kept on well, won at Ayr 3m hcp (4) sft in Feb beating Oscar's Prospect (10-11) by 6l, 7 ran.
Mossies Well (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Held up behind, went 3rd from 5 out, went 4th from 4 out, one pace, 4th of 7, dist behind Jonny Eager (10-11) at Ayr 3m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Whiskey Chaser (IRE) 7-2cfav (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 4 out, went moderate 3rd from 2 out, plugged on to take 2nd place after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 37l behind Lunar Flow (10-1) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
