Hyland is a much better chaser than hurdler, and generally jumps well, although he did make an error at the first that day which didn’t help his cause.
and legends Crisp and Pendil landed this afternoon’s big handicap chase and, once upon a time, it fell to Combs Ditch, who spent much of his time chasing home stars in the King George.
Since 1988, when the contest was rebranded, winners have numbered Grand National heroes Rhyme ‘N’ Reason and Rough Quest, as well as grey legend Desert Orchid, who galloped home in 1990 under 12st 3lb!.
Nicky Henderson’s youngster also ran in the Feltham, now known as the Kauto Star, and stayed on really well to keep the very decent but now sidelined The Jukebox Man honest.
Mondo Man pulled Caolin Quinn’s arms out of their sockets that day but still found time to jump well and stay on nicely.
