3rd early, mistake 7th, led 8th, under pressure 2 out, disputed lead over last, ran on strong
in rear, soon under pressure, never dangerous
led strong pace early, weakened 3 out when pulled up before next
mid-division, struggled 6th, one-paced, no extra final 2
2nd early, mistake when under pressure 5th, hard ridden & no extra 3 out, finish tired
mid-division, 2nd 9th, mistake 3 out, stayed on one-paced under pressure
in rear, struggling when blundered 8th, stayed on one-paced, finish tired
Bleu Superbe (FR) Has disappointed since coming here from France with a big reputation; takes a drop back in trip today and that might help; a reproduction of his French form would ais his chances; he's inclined to take a pull
Minster Glory Likely to get taken on today and is 5lbs higher than won off a mark of 113 at Musselburgh in December; may have needed last run
Potentate (USA) Came back to form with a win at Lingfield recently; this is tougher and he's over a stone higher in the weights also
B The One Staying on behind Potentate last time but still has a lot to find with him on that form
Ballad Minstrel (IRE) Won well at Wtherby last month but has been raised 10lbs; ought to put up a show
Welsh March (IRE) Every chance of running well as trip and conditions suit and goes well here
Island Mist Won here last month although has been raised 8lbs; likes to dominate, wont find that easy today but not without a chance
Pitchthedice Hasn't got too many miles on the clock but only win came in a novice chase over 2m4f at Newcastle on heavy ground; may find this on the sharp side although soft ground is in his favour
