towards rear, pushed along 7th, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along 7th, weakened 4 out
prominent, pushed along 7th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led to 3rd, ridden and weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, led 3rd, headed approaching 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
held up in rear, headway to go prominent 8th, led 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway to chased leaders 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
tracked leaders, close up 4 out, soon ridden, outpaced from 3 out
mid-division, dropped rear 6th, soon tailed off
mid-division, pushed along approaching 8th, soon weakened
prominent, saddle slipped and pulled up before 3rd
in touch, pushed along 7th, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, headway 7th, close up 4 out, soon ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on strongly to lead close home
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden to challenge 3 out, slight lead next, headed and no extra close home
held up in rear, hard ridden ridden 6th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before next
Caribbean Twist (IRE) Hard to fancy on return from absence.
Carousing Decent Flat performer but not as good over hurdles; may find one or two too good.
Dambusters Has been off the track for a considerable time and remains best watched.
Danteco Little worthwhile form to his name.
Droit de Seigneur (USA) Impossible to make a case for.
Forest Rider (IRE) Has the form and ability to win this and must be feared if fully fit after absence.
Joss Naylor (IRE) Makes hurdles debut after good win on NH Flat; in-form and has fitness advantage; a leading contender.
Junior Collonges (FR) Seems to be going the wrong way and is best watched.
Lochiedubs Bit to find with Joss Naylor on NH Flat form but still one for the short-list on hurdles bow.
Luck In Run'in Leave well alone.
Major Bit Good second last time but more required here.
Moss Deeping Best watched on return to action.
Mploy (IRE) Has to be feared from yard who does well with this type and although unlikely to win this may be an outside each-way hope.
Roman Rampage Has been off the track since decent first run over hurdles; has the ability but question marks over fitness.
Stromness (USA) Has been tried in top-quality races and is the clear form pick in this contest; stable not completely firing but the one they all have to beat.
Triona's Hope (IRE) No hoper.
Ellemford Best watched.