prominent, chased leaders, came stand side to lead 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, improved to chase leaders over 3f out, every chance 2f out centre, ridden and weakened
always in rear, no danger
chased leader, led briefly over 6f out, headed 4f out, ridden and soon weakened
prominent tracking leaders, ridden and effort 3f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, tracked leaders over 3f out, every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, improved halfway and wide, tracked leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up and behind, improved 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish
held up mid-division, ridden over 5f out, gradually weakened
always prominent, effort 3f out, ridden and no response
held up and behind, steady headway 3f out, stayed on over 1f out, nearest finish
held up, improved 4f out, tracked leaders over 2f out, hard ridden and stayed on one-paced final furlong
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, improved to chase leader stand side over 3f out, led 2f out, clear over 1f out, comfortably
behind, headway over 4f out, every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened
led and set good pace until over 6f out, stayed prominent until over 3f out, soon weakened
Cool Investment (IRE) Dropped back to handicap company after mixed success in higher company, including a victory in the Swiss St Leger; tough task off top-weight but not without a chance.
Dancing Bay Looked a good prospect last season and finished off in good style winning at Ayr in heavy ground; may struggle off today's handicap mark on first run this season but leading contender if fit.
Arabian Moon (IRE) Returns from hurdling and can prove difficult to win with; will be suited by today's strong pace but may find one or two too good.
Optimaite Very capable at this type of distance but very high in the weights at the moment and will struggle to win today.
Eastwell Hall Has been struggling in decent hurdling company and returns to the flat here; better opportunities will come when he is raced over longer distances.
Nowell House Loves today's going and really appreciated the drop back to this trip last time when scoring a fine victory at Newmarket; another bold bid can be expected today and very much a leading contender.
Bawsian Showed the advantage of an all-weather campaign when scoring back-to-back successes recently; this will be tougher but is in fine form and appreciates these conditions.
Persian King (IRE) Highly tried over hurdles recently and this looks a stiff task back on the flat.
Inching Closer Overcame a bad draw last time to run quite a decent race; one for the short-list today.
Archie Babe (IRE) Decent performer at a slightly lower level; will struggle to figure here.
The Butterwick Kid Is in fine form at present and travels extremely well in his races; today's task is a bit tougher and may struggle against better opposition.
Serenus (USA) Top hurdler who has proved quite frustrating recently; took advantage of decent mark on flat two years ago to score at Kempton and potentially well in here; however, may be better over a slightly longer distance.
Rob Leach Another recent from hurdling and may need a lesser grade to score back on the flat.
Spring Pursuit Ran well behind Nowell House last time and no reason why he shouldn't figure again today; racing off a decent mark at present and one for the short-list.
Scheming Lightly-raced and plenty of scope for improvement; won a decent race at Doncaster last term and saddled slipped on recent reappearance; worth another try and should run well.
Te Quiero (FR) Ex-French who looks of his depth here.
Wait For The Will (USA) Very capable at this level and put in some good performances last term; will improve for today's run and would appreciate drier ground.
