tracked leader until after 3rd, with leader until ridden 6th, weakened quickly before 3 out
tracked leaders, pushed along after 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up before last
behind, some headway after 5th, ridden and one-paced before 3 out
held up in mid-division, steady headway after 5th, tracked leader before 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden and jumped left last, held on well
mid-division, pushed along and steady headway from 5th to go prominent after 6th, ridden before 3 out, weakened after 3 out
led and set steady pace, quickened 4th, ridden 6th, weakened quickly before 3 out
tracked leaders going well, steady headway from 5th, led before 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, one-paced from last
held up mid-division, steady headway after 6th, ridden and one-paced from after 3 out
behind and not jump well, ridden before 6th, never nearer
took keen hold and held up behind, mistake 6th, ridden and no impression, behind when pulled up before last
tracked leaders, mistake 5th, ridden and weakened after 6th
mid-division, steady headway after 5th, tracking leaders after 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, one-paced afterwards
took keen hold and tracking leaders, ridden and weakened quickly after 6th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
held up in mid-division, steady headway after 5th, tracking leaders after 6th, stayed on one-paced after 3 out
mid-division, ridden before 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out
Iznogoud (FR) Ex-French who looked good prospect when successful at Chepstow and Ascot; can be forgiven latest reverse since that was over a trip beyond his best; back at favourite distance could take some beating.
Reiziger (FR) Another French import who has been on the go all season; nice horse in his own right but something to find on balance of form.
Dark'n Sharp (GER) German import who has looked decent prospect in winning three races from four starts over hurdles; each way chance.
Ilico II (FR) French import who has been brought along quietly by connections; watch the market.
Dark Shell (IRE) Connections reportedly surprised when he was beaten by Swan Knight at Wincanton; made no mistake next time when the French import bolted up at Huntingdon; claims.
Flag Fen (USA) Rated 85 at best on flat and lacks scope for improvement.
Hunters Tweed Ninth in November Handicap, a race that has proved to be a goldmine for National Hunt fans; looked above average when landing first two starts over hurdles; disappointing since.
Impek (FR) Formerly useful flat horse in French Provinces; took well to hurdles when successful at Ludlow last time; highly regarded.
Kahtan Four-times winner on the flat when trained by John Dunlop; something to find on balance of form but looks improving type.
Maragun (GER) German import who suffered a shock defeat on first start for new connections; improvement required.
Mowbray (USA) Rated 103 on flat last year when with Paul Cole; little encouragement from two starts over hurdles to date.
Old Marsh (IRE) Successful over a mile and a quarter in France and a dark horse on hurdling bow; connections more than capable of readying a horse first time.
Swan Knight (USA) Formr Mick Quinn inmate on flat; unbeaten over hurdles and fit following a promising run in the Lincoln at Doncaster.
Tidour (FR) Little to recommend him on what he has achieved so far.
Tysou (FR) French import and a winner of three races this season; decent prospect and highly regarded by connections; thereabouts.
Captain Zinzan (NZ) Ex John Dunlop in first two bumpers; unexposed after two starts over hurdles; interesting.
Westender (FR) Rated 96 on flat for William Haggas; well worth a second look.
Miss Tango No world beater on the flat; looks totally outclassed at this level.
