Cheekpieces can put finishing touch to well-handicapped chaser

Kilinakin
4.25 Exeter
1pt win at 9-2 generally

Kilinakin is not straightforward, so the fact first-time cheekpieces are applied to coincide with the nine-year-old dropping to the mark off which he was last successful suggests connections mean business.

The Zoe Davison stable is in top form, with three victories from its last eight runners, and Kilinakin, fluent winner of a Leicester handicap chase last March off 93, can continue the hot streak.