led, soon 6 lengths clear, driven over 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, never a factor, weakened 3f out
held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leader, led over 3f out, hard pressed from over 2f out, headed and no extra towards finish
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
chased clear leaders, took closer order over 4f out, every chance from over 2f out, soon hung badly left, stayed on strongly to lead close home
None of those with experience have shown much so we'll concentrate on the newcomers. In The Hold is a half-brother to three winning jumpers while Chic Theatre is a son of King's Theatre and could turn out to be useful. West Approach is by Westerner so will have plenty of stamina but Beat That's half-brother MIGHT BITE is fancied to make a winning start for Nicky Henderson with Barry Geraghty delaying his departure to take the ride.
At First Light 20-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, led until halfway, led again 6f out until over 4f out, weakened quickly, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Shantou Bob (11-3) at Ffos Las 2m NH flat (6) sft in May.
Chic Theatre (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of La Reine Chic.
In The Hold (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Carrigeen Kerria.
King Kayf 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, driven over 4f out, never able to challenge, soon weakened, 8th of 10, well behind Relic Rock (11-11) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Might Bite (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Knotted Midge.
West Approach Westerner gelding out of Ardstown.
Monkey Rum 14-1 (11-4) In touch, effort over 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 10, 12l behind Outrath (11-4) at Lingfield 2m NH flat (6) std in Dec.
Glance Back Passing Glance gelding out of Roberta Back.