mid-division, ridden and weakened 13th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
prominent until lost place 12th, ridden 14th, stayed on well from 4 out, led last, held on well towards finish
held up, mistakes 5th and 6th, steady headway from halfway, ridden 4 out, led and bad mistake 2 out, rallied flat, just held
tracked clear leader, lost place 5th, mistake and weakened quickly 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
held up, headway 10th, ridden and weakened 14th, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, ridden 14th, challenged 3 out, weakened from 2 out
led, quickened pace before 10th, ridden after 14th, headed 3 out, stayed on well under pressure
Bleu Superbe (FR) Multiple winner in modest company in France and has shown precious little for connections since arriving in England. May have needed time to adjust but is hard to fancy overall.
Samuel Wilderspin Lightly-raced gelding who has shown decent form in the past but doesn't find a great deal in a finish; however, his fourth to Marlborough at Cheltenham this term reads well and entitles him to every chance today.
Banker Count Not the best of jumpers but has plenty of ability and has come good in no uncertain fashion of late; likely to put up a bold bid for further honours today.
Chopwell Curtains Absent for over three years before latest start when pulled up behind SevenTowers. However, has been a fair chaser in his time and interesting that connections have persevered with him for so long. Don't be surprised to see him run well at a big price.
Callfourseasons (IRE) Out of sorts at present and difficult to get excited about.
Skillwise Consistent in the main this term although was a shade disappointing last time out. Tends to take the odd liberty with his fences and that may again prove his undoing here.
Casterbridge Decent effort latest and comes here in good form; likely to run well off a light weight and looks favourably handicapped these days.
