Last year's winner Raz De Maree heads a field of 20 declared for the Welsh Grand National

Last year's winner features among 20 declared for the feature race at Chepstow.

Ante-post favourite Elegant Escape features in the final field.

Colin Tizzard's chaser finished second behind stablemate Sizing Tennessee in the Ladbrokes Trophy when last seen and should relish this marathon trip.

David Pipe's Ramses De Teillee put in a strong staying performance to win the Welsh Grand National Trial earlier this month and is back to win the big one.

Pipe also saddles 14-1 shot Vieux Lion Rouge.

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Baie des Iles makes the journey over from Ireland for Ross O'Sullivan while Folsom Blue represents the formidable Gordon Elliott team.

Closer to home, Ballyoptic has been well fancied for the race and is set to line up for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies.

Vintage Clouds, Looksnowtlikebrian and Rons Dream are others towards the head of the betting.

Venetia Williams' horses love these conditions and her in-form Yala Enki has to be respected.

Nicky Henderson sends Vyta Du Roc down to Chepstow although he has something to prove after being pulled up last time out behind Yala Enki.

Regal Flow won the Midlands Grant National last year but has failed to run up to that form so far this season and looks to have plenty to do.

Dawson City and Mysteree are both regulars in the big staying handicap chases and are back again to aim for more glory.

Lieutenant Colonel, Final Nudge, Jennys Surprise, Kansas City Chief and Holly Bush Henry complete the field.

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