Overview
- L'Eau Du Sud, sent off 100-30, surged clear by about 15 lengths after Harry Skelton seized the initiative mid-race when traveling best.
- Dan Skelton said the gelding has stepped forward and confirmed plans to target the Tingle Creek in three weeks, with a possible direct route to the Champion Chase.
- Jonbon never traveled or jumped fluently in wind and rain but kept his record of finishing in the first two, and Nicky Henderson framed the run as essential prep for Sandown.
- JJ Slevin produced an extraordinary recovery after a last-fence blunder on front-running Matata, losing his irons yet staying aboard to finish third.
- Libberty Hunter fell early and Edwardstone failed to threaten as testing ground at Cheltenham turned the Grade 2 into hard work for many.