held up, prominent 4th, reminders and mistake 6th, behind when pulled up before 8th
slow to start, headway after 5th, stayed on same pace
chased leaders on outside, led 4 out, blundered and headed 2 out, mistake last, kp on well flat, nt reach winner
held up, headway and prominent 4 out, kept on well flat, nearest finish
refused to race, t.n.p
held up towards rear, headway 7th, every chance 2 out, weakened flat
rear and lost touch 6th, behind from 3 out
led until 3rd, lost touch 6th, well behind when pulled up approaching 8th
in rear and reminders 3rd and 5th, lost touch and behind when pulled up before 7th
held up in touch until weakened 7th
in rear and reminders 3rd, no chance when blundered 2 out, weakening when blundered and fell last
prominent and mistake 2nd, weakened and pulled up after 7th
led 3rd, blundered and headed 4 out, eased 2 out when no chance
prominent, weakened after 5th, pulled up 8th
held up in touch, chased leader 5th, led and nt fluent 2 out, driven and held on flat
Better Think Again (IRE) Ran well to take third in good race at Haydock last time; is high in the weights but sure to be a leading contender.
Musardo (FR) Smart ex-French performer; highly tried so far on British soil but disappointed last time; may be too high in the weights.
Or Royal (FR) Top-class chaser who has rather gone off the boil in recent years; has a tendency to refuse to race and best overlooked.
Black Dante (IRE) Winner of weaker race at Haydock last time out; plenty of improvement required to challenge here.
Royale Angela (FR) Finished last on return to hurdles last time; best watched for now.
Zahari (IRE) Pulled himself up after first hurdle last time; should be avoided.
Old Rouvel (USA) Game old performer who scored at Kempton in January; likes a test of stamina and one for the shortlist.
Wontcostalotbut Pulled up over hurdles on last two outings and recent Flat effort left little to be desired; best left alone.
Bankhead (IRE) Returns to Rules from Point-to-Pointing; difficult task today.
Dark Crusader (IRE) Unproven over this trip and this is likely to be a stiff test of stamina; best watched.
Quickswood (IRE) Appreciates today's trip and going; this will be a quicker race than his Newbury victory although should not be overlooked.
In The Rough (IRE) Lightly-raced ten year-old who has had his fair share of training problems; produced a good win at Wetherby last time and should be there at the finish.
Blasket Sound (IRE) Consistent performer over both hurdles and fences; racing off a good mark and should run a good race.
Emphatic (IRE) Won in tremendous style in quite horrific conditions at Fontwell last time; sure to appreciate today's test of stamina but this will be tougher.
Red Blazer (NZ) Ex-New Zealand gelding who is a doubtful stayer; difficult task here.
Christy's Pride (IRE) Capable front runner who remains potentially well treated; difficult task at these weights but should not be dismissed.
