took keen hold in touch, weakening whn mistake 3 out and next
held up in touch, outpaced and ridden 4 out, weakened 3 out
settled mid-division, headway to join leaders 4th, led 2 out, headed approaching last, stayed on one-paced
held up in touch, headway to track leaders 6th, ridden to join leaders 2 out, led last, ridden out
chased leaders, led 4th until headed next, weakened rapidly
held up in rear, mistake 4th, ridden and lost touch 3 out
led and set steady pace, headed 4th, ridden and weakened next, eased when beaten
held up behind, lost touch 5th, tailed off
Inducement Useful handicapper on the flat at around 10f. Below par last time but good winner at Taunton earlier and has scope over timber.
Parlour Game Put up smart performance to slam the useful Bella Macrae at Southwell. Let the side down by falling next time out but compensation awaits here, granted no mishaps.
Iris Collonges (FR) Got off the mark with a gutsy win at Wincanton, but this looks a good deal tougher and he will have to improve again to win this.
Marble Arch Several placed efforts over hurdles but relatively exposed and may have to settle for minor honours once again.
Wortley Boy Won a weakish race at Warwick earlier in the month and this is a harder race. Has apparently had breathing problems.
Oath of Allegiance (IRE) Bumper winner who put up a bold show when second in a good race at Newcastle last month. That was his best effort over hurdles, and a reproduction would see him go close.
Good Friday (IRE) Only selling class on the flat and although not too harshly treated on handicap debut he may not quite be good enough.
Sodelk Very moderate form, thoroughly exposed and running from a long way out of the handicap here.