always handy, progress to dispute lead 2 out, ran on well under pressure, not get up
pulled hard, in 4th until disputed lead 2 out, ran on well under pressure towards finish
held up in rear until 3 out, some late progress, never nearer
unruly start, clear leader from 1st until 5th, soon beaten
held up and prominent, tracking leaders 2 out, no extra from last
always prominent, lost place 5th until disputed lead from 3 out, soon beaten, one-paced from last
held up, headway and took 2nd 5th, every chance 2 out, soon beaten
held up in rear, some headway 3 out, one-paced from 2 out
Ilico II (FR) Ex-French gelding; disappointed on British debut (reported to have breathing problems); some decent French hurdle form but is probably best watched until he proves he is back to his best.
St Pirran (IRE) Very much on the upgrade and won well from a good field at Cheltenham in December; ran well in defeat next time out and is the one to beat today.
Arabian Moon (IRE) Decent middle distance performer on the flat though out of form over recent seasons; ran solid race on hurdles debut but more to do today.
Bedawin (FR) Highly rated French raider who disappointed on debut at Ascot in December; this better ground should suit and could go very close today.
Deoch An Dorais (IRE) Most experienced runner who is entered for a couple of races at Cheltenham; market should be a good guide to this geldings chances.
Lucky Sinna (IRE) Stable coming into form and this could be an interesting dark horse today; needs to improve.
Nuvellino Has been off the track for 16 months but would have an excellent chance on his 1999 form.
Triple Dash Decent flat performer who needs to step up on debut appearance to play a major role here; better ground today should suit.
Going Global (IRE) Unknown quantity over hurdles but was high class flat winner who ran in the St. Leger; tough debut.
