always in touch, ridden over 2 out, challenged to join leader last, led run in, all out
behind early, headway after 5th, ridden and led 2 out, joined last, headed, rallied and kept on
led, joined approaching 3 out, headed approaching next, weakened approaching last
held up behind, ridden 5th, never nearer
behind early, kept on from 3 out, no danger
always close up, ridden over 3 out, weakened 2 out
behind, headway over 4 out, ridden and one-paced from 2 out
in touch, ridden and led 3 out, soon headed, kept on one pace from 2 out
always close up, joined leaders 5th, ridden 3 out, every chance last, one pace
in touch, ridden 4 out, weakened
mid-division, ridden 5th, weakened over 2 out
Water Stratford (IRE) Ran well in a better race last time out and he looks the one to beat.
Cage Aux Folles (IRE) Was well beaten in a bad race last time out and he looks to high in the handicap.
Gatflax (IRE) Has been chasing without much success; others preferred.
Three Weeks Is in good form will go in the ground and he has solid claims.
Kailash (USA) From a top yard; good rider booked, respect.
First Light Ran well last time; top lady booked the one for short list
Marsh Marigold Loves soft ground and chances if on a going day.
Iro Origny (FR) French import who finished distressed at Leicester last time behind the subsequent Imperial Cup hero Ibal; could be anything over fences and worth an interest.
Cerock Very disappointing maiden who has plenty to prove at this level.
The Walrus (IRE) Fair dual-purpose performer who needs to improve again to feature.
Komasta Has not won for more than four years; sequence unlikely to change.
Captain Biggles Hard horse to catch right and one to dismiss.
Macintosh (NZ) Won a Sedgefield seller in October and from a leading Northern yard; each way outsider.
No Language Please (IRE) Some ability but although from a decent yard remains hard to fancy.
