held up, behind from 3f out
always in touch, led briefly 1 1/2f out, weakened 1f out, stayed on one-paced inside final furlong
always close up, challenged to lead 1f out, ridden clear
held up and chased along, never dangerous from 2f out
held up in mid-division, no headway from 2 1/2f out
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent early, lost place 4f out, no danger after
held up behind, no progress from 3f out
prominent until every chance 3f out, gradually weakened from 2f out, eased inside final furlong
close up until weakened over 3f out
held up and behind, hrd ridden and some late progress, nearest finish
held up, headway 4f out, every chance 3f out, nearest finish
held up, chased along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up in touch, chased along 3f out, every chance 2f out, ran on
Sir Ninja (IRE) Down the field in the Lincoln and hasn't really fired so far this term; worth opposing.
Welsh Wind (IRE) No form to date on soft ground but should be better for A/W pipe-opener.
Willoughby's Boy (IRE) Progressed well last term and is sure to win his share of races this year; however yet to encounter soft ground and his ability to cope must be taken on trust.
J R Stevenson (USA) Ran poorly most starts last year but has come down the weights as a consequence and starts this term on a fair mark; possible each-way chance.
Floating Charge Improved throughout last years and handles any going; sure to go close if fit enough on his seasonal bow.
Norfolk Reed (IRE) Decent top of the ground performer who might find the going against him on his seasonal reappearance.
Indian Plume Front runner who goes on any ground; should be suited by the course and could go well for new connections on seasonal bow.
Iron Mountain (IRE) Fit from hurdling and relishes the conditions; sure to give a good account of himself.
Arribilo (GER) Ex-German handicapper who has shown only modest form so far for new connections; others make more appeal.
Cote Soleil Highly tried on occasions last term and has fallen to a fair mark; handles soft ground well and is sure to give supporters a good run for their money.
Prince Minata (IRE) Ex-Irish; scored shock success on A/W before coming down to earth with a bang when last of ten latest and is hard to fancy.
Cork Harbour (FR) Fit from hurdling and won his maiden here in soft ground; no forlorn hope.
Dixie Island (USA) ex-French racer; has shown some promise on the A/W this year but needs to improve to figure in the finish here.
Roller Ideally suited by the soft and ran well in a spin at Lingfield last time out; sure to be straighter now he comes here with a fine each-way chance.
Stoppes Brow Top of the ground horse who is unlikely to be suited by the prevailing conditions.
