tracked leaders, left 2nd 5th, led briefly 2 out, soon weakened
led until blundered and fell 5th
behind and not fluent, tailed off from 3rd
behind when blundered 8th, fell next
tracked leader, left in lead 5th, headed briefly approaching 2 out, well clear last, easily
held up, blundered 4 out, soon weakened
ridden 3 out, weakened next
prominent to 8th
The Leader Form seemed regressive last season and unlikely to make an impact here.
Pace Stalker (USA) Looked a lot happier over hurdles and has struggled to come to terms with fences; it could click one day but best watched today.
Halham Tarn (IRE) Pulled up on reappearance and should be fitter today; still looks likely to struggle.
Bukehorn Should put in a clear round but is not the fastest of horses and looks unlikely to win.
Spilaw (FR) Has fairly reliable hurdle form but unlikely to make an impact on chase debut - even at this level.
Detachment (USA) Inconsistent and last appearance was a poor effort; best avoided here.
Mr Snaggle (IRE) Has the best hurdle form of those on show but was disappointing on only chase appearance; should have been schooled and holds every chance.
Who's To Say General level of form looks below what is required here.