tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292190.post6043670167964285301..comments2024-03-18T13:32:08.454+00:00Comments on PG's Tips: Two staying chases for SaturdayGeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834633278297488704noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292190.post-16941323365824402932013-11-03T09:14:45.878+00:002013-11-03T09:14:45.878+00:00Long Run (4/5f) was the first beaten in the Charli...Long Run (4/5f) was the first beaten in the Charlie Hall and Benefficient (8/1) the next. The finish was fought out between Harry Topper (5/1), Wayward Prince (50/1) and Unioniste (13/2) with Kim Bailey's Harry Topper taking the spoils. His jumping early in the race was (kindly) described as 'scratchy' but he stayed on best of all; the handler was quite emotional in the post-race interview but clearly feels he has a potential Gold Cup horse on his hands.<br /><br />Claimer Gavin Sheehan had Bouggler (14/1) on the inside at the start of the United House Gold Cup but the horse was clearly not enjoying himself early on - the partnership moved to the outside where, with a better view of the obstacles, the fencing improved and they raced in the leading trio for much of the trip. Turning for home, Bouggler was disputing second but looked to have no real chance against impressive winner Houblon Des Obeaux (12/1). The petrol gauge was touching empty as the last approached where a tired jump saw Bouggler lose three places and so fail to make a place, finishing fifth; nonetheless a decent effort in a very open race. GeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834633278297488704noreply@blogger.com