held up mid-division, some headway after 3 out, weakened approaching last, eased flat
chased leaders, mistake 10th, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, behind when pulled up before last
led, mistake 9th, headed 12th, ridden approaching 3 out, blundered 2 out, weakened flat
held up in rear, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, reminders 8th, pushed along 12th, kept on approaching 2 out to go 2nd approaching last, no extra flat
held up in rear, ridden 12th, headway under pressure 2 out, one pace
mid-division, headway 11th, led 12th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on well
prominent, led briefly after 9th, lost place quickly 11th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
in rear, lost touch halfway, no danger
Red Striker A 14lb rise in the weights for his win in bottomless ground at Aintree is very harsh; difficult task under 12st.
Gun'n Roses II (FR) Won well enough back in novice company over C & D last month; not suited by making the running there and may be able to follow up although this is harder.
Kadou Nonantais (FR) Not as good as he once was; has been given some respite from the handicapper but not enough.
Taillefer (FR) Probably flattered by proximity to Gun'n Roses II last time; impossible to ignore though on handicap debut.
Radiation (IRE) Thorough stayer who makes too many mistakes; would want further but the testing conditions will suit.
Nordic Prince (IRE) Has faced a struggle against the handicapper since landing a hat-trick earlier in the season.
Skillwise In the process of running a big race from 11lb out of the handicap when unseating three out at Aintree last time; big chance off 9lb lower mark if that run can be believed.
In Question Chances on his best but the stable is out of form at the moment.
Master Boston (IRE) Surprise winner of point-to-points at Fakenham and Bangor; this is harder.
