behind, ridden 4 out, no impression
towards rear, went prominent 4 out, led 2 out, easily
behind, pushed along from 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, mistake last, not reach winner
handy to halfway, ridden and lost place 4 out, soon weakened
behind, ridden halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened and lost touch straight
mid-division to halfway, ridden and stayed on from 3 out, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden from 4 out, mistake next, stayed on one pace approaching last
Gutsy Dalton (IRE) Well beaten here on hurdles debut. Difficult to fancy on that form.
Haafel (USA) Didn't show much on hurdles debut at Kempton last season but came back to win a claimer on the level at Yarmouth last month and could easily play a part here.
Sir Mouse Phardante gelding making his hurdles debut here.
Sleeping Music (FR) French bred gelding, placed in a chase at Dax in August. Difficult to assess on British debut.
Stage Door (IRE) Sadlers Wells gelding who failed to show much promise on sole run in a bumper. Hurdles debut here.
Toi Express (IRE) Came from a long way back to finish second at wincanton on hurdles debut and would have a good chance if able to reproduce that form.
Mill Emerald Modest maiden on the flat, and showed little on hurdles debut at Aintree.
Needwood Mystic Fair middle distance handicapper on the flat, although only plating class. Hurdles debut.
Brutus McGregor (IRE) Tipperary bumper winner in May. Looks a nice prospect. Hurdles debut.
King of The Blues Improved effort to finish second in a seller here last month but should find this a lot harder.