in rear, steady headway 8th, soon chasing leaders, one pace from 4 out
reluctant to race and in rear, some headway 6th, soon lost touch, behind when pulled up approaching 4 out
led 2nd, made rest, ridden 3 out, clear last, ran on gamely flat
led 1st, headed next, stayed chasing winner, reminders and weakened after 9th, well in rear when pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, weakened 6 out
prominent early, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up approaching last
held up, chased leaders from 5 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, every chance last, weakened flat
raced mid-division, blundered 8th, stayed on one pace after
mid-division, weakening when blundered last
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 4 out, stayed on one-paced from next
mid-division, pressed winner 7th, 2L 2nd when blundered and unseated rider 10th
behind and reminders 4th, some late headway, no danger
chased leaders, ridden 9th, left in 2nd 10th, ridden 6 out and weakened, blundered 4 out
Bosuns Mate Has been inconsistent this season and although put in a better performance last time looks one to avoid.
Juyush (USA) Obvious chance if reproducing form of last season but has failed to finish on last two outings.
Plaid Maid (IRE) Front-running course and distance specialist who would have a good chance if Saturday's race hasn't exhausted her too much.
Lancastrian Jet (IRE) Not jumping as well as he did last season but not without chance on balance of form.
Aller Moor (IRE) Looks stable second string but has been consistent this trem and has place chances.
Woodlands Beau (IRE) Not the most fluent of jumpers and looks in the handicappers grip; others preferred.
Quainton Hills Half-brother to Party Politics who won nicely at Leicester last time; one for the shortlist.
Handyman (IRE) Needs to improve on what he has shown this term to play a major role here.
Defendtherealm Has won here twice and will act on the ground; long absence is a concern.
Dads Lad (IRE) Lightly-raced gelding who will benefit from this experience.
Royal Barge Not been seen (on the racecourse) for two years; others preferred.
Bally Lira Come from behind mare who will struggle under 5lb penalty.
Millyhenry Looks an out and out stayer who may lack the class to take this from out of the handicap.