jumped well, always prominent, led 7th, in command from 3 out, comfortably
close up, soon tailed off
led until 7th, soon ridden, weakened 2 out
held up, pecked badly 7th, soon ridden, went 3rd after 2 out, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 8th, ridden after 3 out, no chance with winner from next
held up, went 4th after 6th, hit 8th, soon ridden, weakened after next, tailed off
The suggestion in an intriguing heat is Mystical Star. The selection has only one win to his name over fences so we cannot go overboard about his chances but he's a course specialist who looks well handicapped following his return to form here last time. Go Johnny Go hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles but starts his chasing career at a realistic level and could go well. Double Mead has been in better form over timber but may find this trip on the short side as she makes her debut over birch. Romany Dream is at the other end of the spectrum as this will be her fifty first race over fences; she's won six times and couldn't be ruled out. Vibe hasn't shown a great deal but may be best caught fresh with Cusp another that is hard to predict but capable on her day. So, the majority of the field are of some interest but we'll take Mythical Star to record a popular success.
Double Mead 5-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 9l behind Pochard (10-8) at Fakenham 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gf in May.
Go Johnny Go (IRE) 13-8 (10-12) Led, headed 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, 3rd of 7, well behind Wheres Johnny (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Romany Dream 13-2 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden 8th, weakened soon after 3 out, 7th of 9, 37l behind Kentmere (11-0) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Vibe 14-1 (10-10) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway after 4 out, ridden 2 out, one pace, 7th of 14, 5l behind Fantasy Legend (10-1) at Ludlow 2m nov clm hdl (5) gs in Dec.
Mystical Star (FR) 9-1 (11-6) In touch, hit 10th, headway approaching 3 out, soon every chance, no extra from last, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Apocalozzo (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp chs (5) gf in May.
Black Legend (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Held up toward rear, headway 9th, went 3rd 4 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 20l behind Milesian King (11-3) at Exeter 2m 3f hts chs (5) gf in May.
Cusp 16-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, challenged 7th, every chance 3 out, weakened last, 6th of 16, 14l behind Red Jester (10-3) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in May.
