held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, no extra flat
led, set very slow pace, headed after 2nd, stayed prominent, led 3 out, ridden and hit next, headed last, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, kept on well flat
took keen hold, mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and not fluent 2 out, kept on
took keen hold, tracked leader, led after 2nd, badly blundered 4 out and headed, stayed tracking leaders, ridden to lead last, kept on well
in rear, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra flat
towards rear, effort 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway and led approaching 3 out, soon headed, ridden approaching next, weakened last
Global Search (FR) Form seemed to tail off over fences last season but had previously shown decent hurdle form; fair chance if running up to his best.
Parlour Game Showed bits and pieces of form last season but will need to have improved vastly to go well here.
Heavenly Stride Progressive hurdler a couple of years ago but could struggle after such a long holiday and has obviously had training problems.
Eastern Tribute (USA) Tough and consistent hurdler who will win his fair share of races; goes well fresh and should run well here.
Petuntse Vastly improved performance last time out at Wetherby for new stable; doubts about whether she can reproduce that effort
Fireside Girl (IRE) Seems better suited by further these days but won over a similar trip to this at the same time last year; one for the shortlist.
Michael Finnegan (IRE) Generally consistent but occasionally runs a stinker; chance if on the top of his game but not one to trust.
Ocean Peak (NZ) Seemed to be going the right way last season but will probably need this run before going on to better things.
