set very modest pace, headed 2 out, no extra when not fluent last
mid-division on outside, pushed along and outpaced after 7th, kept on from last, no impression
held up in rear, headway before not fluent 2 out, close 4th last, kept on, not quite able to challenge
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place before 2 out
tracked leaders, outpaced after 7th, well held when mistake 2 out
tracked leader, not much room before 2 out, no extra approaching last
held up towards rear, headway on outside after 7th, led 2 out, awkward last, headed close home
held up in mid-division, not fluent 4th, headway after 7th, switched right before last, stayed on well, led close home
mid-division, headway 6th, not much room after and pushed along after 7th, every chance from 2 out until held close home
Two in-form sorts looks to extend winning runs. Kentford Heiress is up 7lb for her last two wins and always shows a willing attitude to her work. Recent victories have come over shorter trips but she's capable at this distance and houses solid credentials in search of the hat-trick. Mr Mafia attempts to go one better and make it four on the bounce but has yet to confirm his stamina at this trip and is now 22lb higher than when his winning run began. He also steps up markedly in grade. Bodega, not helped by the elimination of hurdles due to low sun latest, is respected but PETROU appeals despite conceding weight all round. Back over hurdles - probably as he's rated 5lb lower than over fences - he's been running well over the bigger obstacles, finishing strongly over 3m1f latest when runner-up in a decent Aintree chase.
Petrou (IRE) 5-2fav (11-8) Held up in rear, headway when hit 5 out, went 2nd 3 out, ridden after next, 2 lengths down last, kept on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Ballyboker Breeze (11-9) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Lillian (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway after omitted 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 12, 30 1/2l behind Brave Eagle (11-12) at Southwell 3m hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Kentford Heiress 7-2 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway to challenge 2 out, led between last 2, ridden out flat, stayed on well (all flights in back straight omitted due to low sun), won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Mariah's Legend (11-7) by 3 1/4l, 5 ran.
Bodega 9-4fav (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, not fluent 5th, lost place before omitted 2 out, 5th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Marble Moon (10-1) at Ffos Las 3m hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Join The Clan (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders, driven to chase winner between last 2, soon ridden, every chance approaching last, one pace and held when switched inside final 50 yards, 2nd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Generous Chief (10-10) at Stratford 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Very Extravagant (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, jumped slowly and dropped to off the pace last at the 2nd, reminder after next, losing further touch from 8th, behind 11th, pulled up before 4 out, at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Western Sunrise (IRE) 3-1fav (12-0) Prominent, led 2nd, headed before next, led 4th, edged right on paddock bend after 5th, headed 3 out, rallied final 100 yards, just held, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Martha's Benefit (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Mr Mafia (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Mid-division on inside, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, went 3rd before next, led between last 2, edged left, driven clear from last, stayed on well, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Craigmor (11-4) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Amron Kali (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) In rear, soon pushed along, behind 9th, pulled up before 4 out, at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
