mid-division until chased along over 4 out, no headway from 2 out, soon behind
always in touch, led before 2 out going well, pushed out from last
in rear, no headway from 4 out, beaten when mistake 3 out, soon behind
prominent until lost touch 3 out, no headway from 2 out
led until headed before 2 out, ridden & beaten before last
mounted on course, unseated rider bef start, always behind, no danger
mid-division, headway and, chasing leaders and made mistake 5th, under pressure 4 out, soon ridden and pulled up before 2 out
held up, gradually improved 3 out, every chance 2 out, one-paced afterwards
chased leaders until lost place 5 out, soon behind
held up in touch, hard ridden and every chance 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, ran on one-paced under pressure
held up, headway 3 out, chasing winner 2 out, beaten when mistake last
in rear, jumped left 3rd, never dangerous from 4 out
Spilaw (FR) Reasonable form in France at one time, but fell over fences on only start in this country and others preferred here.
Skye Blue (IRE) Reasonable flat performer, though not the most consistent of animals. Ran well on hurdles debut but then a bit disappointing on heavy. Would definitely have a chance if putting his best foot forward.
Final Lap Moderate flat performer and no signs of encouragement in two starts over timber.
Seattle Alley (USA) Looks exposed and not the most reliable of customers. Stiff task here.
Coral Reef (IRE) Won competitive seller at Stratford last month but well beaten in similar race last time and others are preferred today.
Beytadj (FR) Has won over fences in France, but yet to show any form in this country and probably best watched.
Fort Knox (IRE) Has a chance on some of his best form but refused to start last time and not one to trust the wages with.
Hotpot Unraced for a long time and showed nothing in three bumpers so far.
Maidstone Monument (IRE) Won on fast ground at Hexham but has been well beaten several times since then and hard to fancy here.
Our Slimbridge Consistent sort in this grade with definite chance at these weights, although he is 13 now and may find this trip a little on the sharp side.
Tonka Has been running in much better company than this and has an outstanding chance at the weights. Likely to force the issue and may not be headed.
Emali Pulled up on hurdles debut and showed very modest ability on flat before then.
Face The Class (IRE) Does not look the most reliable of customers and would be hard to fancy except for the fact that Pipe and McCoy are a formidable team in this grade.
Lunajaz Rated only 30 on the flat and beaten out of sight on only hurdles run last season.
Sergeant's Inn Very modest on flat. Hurdles debut.
Vic's Girl Very hard to fancy on form in point-to-points and well beaten in a seller last time.
Tellion Won three on the bounce at the end of last year. Handles heavy, but still has a bit to find on official ratings and has not raced for four months.
Fusul (USA) Fair flat horse, particularly good on all-weather at around a mile and a half. Hurdles debut.
