always last, pushed along and outpaced 4 out, soon tailed off
tracked leaders, effort and left chasing winner 3 out, every chance when blundered badly next, weakened
led after 2nd, joined when blundered and fell 3 out
took keen hold, held up in close 4th, mistake 6th, challenged 3 out, upsides winner when jumped awkwardly last, not quicken, run-in
refused to race and took no part
held up in close 5th, challenged when left in narrow lead 3 out, driven and run on well, run in comfortably
led to after 2nd, stayed tracking leaders until weakened 3 out, tailed off
This is very tricky novice chase and we will take a chance on Holland Park, with Kadount and Katiki put forward as the main dangers. The Sarah Williams trained gelding is rated 118 over hurdles and finished an excellent second behind Ardishir at Bangor in April. He has bypassed a couple of tougher races recently, due to the ground being too firm, but should have ideal conditions this afternoon and he is a speculative choice on his chasing bow. Kadount shaped very well on his first venture into this sphere when chasing home Town Crier at Wetherby and looks certain to be in the shake up today. Katiki finished fourth behind the decent Mambo on his British debut and should be much more at home against this opposition. Euro Blake, from a stable in form, is also worth a mention, but Holland Park has always looked a chaser and is taken to land this fascinating contest.
