led until after 2nd, chased leader, led 13th, shaken up approaching 2 out, eased near finish
held up in touch, disputing 2nd when slipped on bend after 13th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened last
held up, stumbled 10th, headway 5 out, soon ridden, stayed on flat
not fluent, pecked 1st, led after 2nd, blundered and headed 13th, ridden after 14th, every chance 2 out, stayed on flat
On ground that he appreciates this should be a fairly straightforward task for Guignol Du Cochet, who can land the prize from Thyne Man and Winter Gale. The selection is well ahead of his rivals on official ratings, generally jumps well, and has won over this trip under rules. His defeat last time was over half a mile shorter than this and the return to three miles will be in his favour, so he gets the confident vote. Thyne Man makes only his second start in hunter company but should appreciate the sound surface and ran well for a long way at Bangor before tying up on the run-in. A furlong shorter should help him get home and he can make the frame. Another capable of doing that is Winter Gale. The Strong Gale gelding will also like it sound underfoot, gets the trip well and despite being a bit one paced he looks good enough to take home some prize money, but for the winner we need look no further than Guignol Du Cochet.
