tracked leaders, joined leaders 11th, blundered 13th, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out
led until 4th, led 7th, ridden and headed after 13th, no chance of winner from next, lost 2nd near finish
raced wide, led 4th until 7th, chased leaders, weakaned approaching 4 out, tailed off and pulled up before last
chased leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, soon no chance, went moderate 2nd near finish
jumped well, held up behind leading quartet, good headway to lead after 13th, soon clear, very easily
Nonrunner
Kiama is the one to beat here. She may have most to fear from Dad Says Heazle and Candlelight Valley. The selection failed to shine in a brief career under National Hunt Rules for Brendan Powell but she has been in her element between the flags for the talented Polly Gundry with just an uncharacteristic mistake blotting a perfect sequence. She won readily at Cotley last time and can follow up. Dad Says Heazle also comes into the race on the back of a win and must be feared following that 20 length success from Riteway Round at Flete Park. Candlelight Valley finished third in last year's renewal of this contest and that experience should stand him in good stead but he may have to settle for a minor role once again behind our selection, Kiama.
Dad Says Heazle 10-11fav (12-0) A handy; lft in ld 14; drew clr 3 out, won at Flete Park 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Riteway Round (11-7) by 20l, 7 ran.
Flinski (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Prominent, led 5th until 9th, weakened approaching 4 out, 9th of 13, 45l behind Milesian King (11-3) at Exeter 2m 3f hts chs (5) gf.
Harnage (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) In tch til lost plce 14; fin wl, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Castle Cazza (11-7) at Stafford Cross 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Misty Brook 20-1 (12-0) Led to 2; disp ld 11-14; wknd 3 out, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Fort Of Gold (12-0) at Trebudannon 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Kiama 1-5fav (11-7) Made all; drew clr 15; v easy, won at Cotley 3m ptp gd beating Boulsdon Boy (12-0) by 3l, 3 ran.
Candlelight Valley (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Led til hdd app 3 out; kpt on same pce, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Sweet Shooter (11-7) at Holnicote 3m ptp gd.
Oh Vlo (FR) 7-2 (12-0) Chsd ldrs; went 2nd 4 out; no ex flat, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Apollo Blaze (12-0) at Vauterhill 3m ptp gd.