mid-division, ridden and outpaced 3 out, no danger
led, mistake 3rd, headed approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out
held up, headway 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened after 2 out
chased leaders, led briefly 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, no extra from 2 out
held up, headway under pressure 5th, soon outpaced
held up, headway 4th, ridden 5th, soon outpaced, kept on same pace from 2 out
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened after 2 out
held up, headway 5th, led approaching 3 out, soon ridden, headed after last, rallied to lead close home
prominent, ridden and outpaced 5th, no danger
held up, some headway approaching 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, hit 5th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, one-paced
held up, headway 5th, every chance 2 out, led last until headed near finish
mid-division, ridden 5th, mistake 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced 5th, kept on same pace from 2 out, no danger
prominent, ridden 5th, soon weakened
Bicycle Thief (IRE) Ran badly on debut this season, lots of weight; others preferred.
Fujiyama II (FR) Ex-French performer who has had two wind operations but bounced back to winning form last time and still well treated on old form, sure to go close.
Double Blade High enough in the weights, beaten a long way last time; others preferred.
Dream of Nurmi Well treated at best but becoming temperamental and often plants himself at start.
Dee Pee Tee Cee (IRE) Has been dropped 4lb for recent efforts, still looks a shade high in weights.
Yann's (FR) 10lb higher than when winning two weak handicaps earlier this term and his disappointing run latest leaves him with something to prove.
The Brewmaster (IRE) Fairly handicapped on last term's winning form and has gone well fresh, chances.
Batswing Useful middle distance type on Flat winning November Handicap, goes well fresh and has plenty of scope.
Andy's Lad (IRE) Lightly raced and reverts to hurdles, best watched on belated seasonal reappearance.
Ocean Peak (NZ) Has had his problems, not the best of jumpers and needs to improve dramatically.
Miracle Kid (USA) Hails from powerful yard and has scope to progress, sure to go well.
Wuxi Venture Shaped promisingly on handicap debut latest, now 4lb lower, claims.
Reggie Buck (USA) Appears handicapped up to very best, struggled latest.
Three Weeks Easy winner of low grade handicap latest, now 13lb higher.
Althrey Ruler (IRE) Most unlikely to figure from 9lb out of the handicap.